German Environmental Prize Honors Trailblazers in Moor Conservation and E-Car Technology

Franziska Tanneberger and Thomas Speidel awarded for pioneering contributions to environmental solutions.

Moor researcher Franziska Tanneberger is recognized for her efforts to restore moorlands and incorporate them into international environmental policy.
Thomas Speidel, an electrical engineer, is celebrated for developing a high-performance charging system for electric vehicles, advancing the energy transition.
The German Environmental Prize, one of Europe's most lucrative environmental awards, is shared by Tanneberger and Speidel, with a total prize of half a million euros.
The award is presented by the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) to highlight exemplary achievements in environmental, climate, species, and resource protection.
Since its establishment in 1990, the DBU has supported over 11,000 projects with approximately 2.07 billion euros in funding.