In this training we will try to present three facets of the problem: ecosystem restoration practices, ecosystem restoration theory, and standardization of operations and reporting.
15th November our theatre group continued its work. We tried some theatre movements. And spoke about frontstage and upstage. Then we continued developing the script for our theatre piece: The animals discover that the giant is responsible for the river’s poor condition because he did not know better. Altogether, they discussed the issue to find
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We have developed the first four scenes of the play. The new heroes have appeared: the swamp, the algae and the black cat as narrator. The first roles have been cast – the fox, the seagull, the river and the giant have already been assigned!
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On November 3, 2025, the “International Day of Biosphere Reserves” will take place for the fourth time. On this day, UNESCO honors the more than 800 biosphere reserves worldwide, which include the Saxon Oberlausitzer Heide- und Teichlandschaft UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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On October 29, a lecture took place at the Peatland Science Centre of the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf as part of the Peat Talks series. The lecture, delivered by Dr. Tatiana Minayeva, focused on the landscape approach to peatland restoration in carbon projects, highlighting case studies from Peru and Mongolia. A video recording of
The first meeting of the Kindertheater in der Nikolaivorstadt took place on 25 October 2025 at the ABC-SDG premises. Twelve children from the neighbourhood took part.
The group got to know each other and began working on their first theatre ideas. The next meeting is scheduled for 8 November 2025.
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This lecture took place on October 23 and opened the newly organized ABC SDG series dedicated to the topic ‘Specially Protected Natural Areas’.
As part of its educational work on sustainable development, the Academy for Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development Görlitz has launched a children’s theatre workshop for the winter term 2025/26.Conducted in German, the workshop aims to raise awareness of environmental issues, encourage joint creative solutions, and promote multilingualism. The participating children will develop their own play,
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We are pleased to announce that the ABC SDG lecture series is now underway. Our lectures will be divided into four topics: ‘Specially Protected Natural Areas’, ‘Climate, Land Use, Policy’, ‘Ecosystem and Landscape Restoration’ and ‘Tell Us About Your Project’. For more information about upcoming lectures visit the section Lectures and Seminars.
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On April 28, 2025, our dear friend, association initiator, member, and permanent supporter Frauke Siefkes passed away at the age of 85.Her dedication, warmth, and encouragement have profoundly shaped our community and supported many of our beginnings.She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
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