German Youth Groups Honored for Innovative Conservation Efforts

The inaugural German Youth Nature Conservation Awards recognized projects improving biodiversity and inspiring environmental action.

The German Youth Nature Conservation Awards were presented for the first time at the Green Week in Berlin, with a total prize fund of €10,000.
The group 'Die Falkenaugen' from Oldenburg won for initiatives like amphibian pond restoration, building insect hotels, and creating nesting aids.
The 'Young Explorers Program' in Baiersbronn was recognized for promoting urban green spaces, preserving old apple varieties, and hosting expert-led conservation discussions.
Jonte Mai from Bremen received a special award for creativity with his 'Naturschutz2go' project, which converts old chewing gum machines into seed dispensers for bee-friendly flowers.
Other winners included the Bio-AG group in Baden-Württemberg and a pollinator monitoring project in Thuringia, each awarded €1,000 for their contributions to biodiversity.