Frankfurt Zoological Society

01/10/2025

🇵🇪🇨🇴 In northeastern Peru, near the Colombian border, over 1,600 km² of Amazon rainforest are now officially protected and co-managed by Indigenous communities as the newly established Reserva Comunal Bajo Putumayo Yaguas.

It follows more than seven years of shared work - from village assemblies to technical studies - carried out by Indigenous communities, national authorities, and conservation partners. Communities will co-govern the reserve, ensuring their rights are respected and sustainable use of resources is locally led.

📍 1,606 km² of Amazon rainforest
🌱 Home to 4,554 species, including 70+ threatened
🐟 Safeguards 65% of Peru’s freshwater fish species
🤝 Led by Indigenous governance, in partnership with SERNANP and FZS Peru

This new reserve helps close a critical conservation gap along the Peru–Colombia border - strengthening ecological connectivity in a region facing growing pressure from illegal activities.

It adds to a broader network of protected areas co-created with Indigenous communities, and shows what’s possible when conservation is rooted in long-term presence, shared governance, and trust.

Read more: https://fzs.org/en/news/bajo-putumayo-yaguas-becomes-perus-newest-protected-area/

FZS Perú

29/09/2025

Want to lead conservation projects that make a real difference?

🌿 Learn directly from experts working on the ground
📈 Build the tools and confidence to lead conservation projects around the world
🌍 Connect with a global network of passionate professionals and like minded participants

Nature can’t wait.

Apply now to join the Frankfurt Spring School on Conservation Project Management 2026.

➡️ Visit frankfurtspringschool.de
🎥 Watch the trailer on YouTube → https://youtu.be/pETpR73fN2U



Goethe-Universität Frankfurt WWF Deutschland Wildlife Conservation Society Conservation International KPMG Deutschland BioFrankfurt KfW Stiftung KfW Metzler-Stiftung

29/09/2025

We are looking for a Grant Development Manager (gn) to shape proposals that drive impact across our conservation program.

Based in Frankfurt, you’ll work closely with our global teams to develop funding applications, manage donor relations, and ensure compliance with grant rules and processes.

Ideal for someone with 5+ years' experience in conservation project funding who combines strategic thinking with strong coordination skills.

Apply now: https://fzs.org/en/about-us/organization/jobs/grant-development-manager-gn/

22/09/2025

: We are looking for a Senior Officer Philanthropy (gn) to join our team at Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) HQ in Frankfurt, Germany. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Your tasks will include developing and implementing fundraising strategies for major donors and philanthropic partners, building long-term relationships with HNWI/UHNWI, family offices, and foundations, creating tailored funding offers, organizing investor and philanthropy events, and driving innovation in donor engagement and reporting.

📌 Apply Here: https://zoologisch.jobs.personio.de/job/2316137?display=de&language=de&pid=9511a86d-7a22-465a-9e6c-213f45eae9f6&it=s4NlamlJ_U8rfFroq251UA
📅 Deadline: 28 September 2025

19/09/2025

Making conservation count – with global standards and shared accountability.

We’re proud to announce that we’ve officially joined the Conservation Measures Partnership – a global network of organizations dedicated to improving how conservation is planned, measured, and learned from.

This step reflects more than just a membership – it reinforces our long-standing commitment to conservation impact:

✅ Using the Conservation Standards to guide our monitoring and evaluation
✅ Sharing what works – and what doesn’t
✅ Growing as part of a global learning community

We’re piloting this approach in our work in the Marromeu Reserve, Mozambique 🇲🇿, Nyerere-Selous in Tanzania 🇹🇿 and Manu-Purus in Peru 🇵🇪 – with plans to scale across other program landscapes.

Effective conservation is more than action. It's learning, adapting, and being accountable – to people, nature, and future generations.

Read more: https://fzs.org/en/news/fzs-joins-the-conservation-measures-partnership-to-strengthen-global-conservation-impact/

18/09/2025

🇬🇾 Guyana: FZS Guyana and the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), hosted a 5-day nature camp in the Indigenous communities of Hiawa and Parishara, located next to the Kanuku Mountains Protected Area (KMPA).

Around 120 children took part in hands-on activities that explored the biodiversity of the KMPA and the importance of protecting it. From guided bird walks to building models of protected areas and listening to traditional stories, the camp offered creative ways to learn about conservation and the role young people can play in safeguarding their environment.

These annual nature camps are part of our long-term collaboration with communities living around the KMPA. Together, we aim to conserve forests, rivers, and wildlife while supporting sustainable livelihoods and cultural traditions.

To read more about our conservation activities in Guyana, visit:
https://fzs.org/en/programs/guyana/kanuku-mountains/

17/09/2025

⚠️ Mercury in the Amazon: A Silent Threat to Communities and Biodiversity.

In three Indigenous Territories in the Colombian Amazon 🇨🇴, local fishers led the first large-scale effort to test fish for mercury. With technical support from FZS, over 1,100 samples were collected in Mocagua, La Victoria, and El Itilla - territories within the iconic Amacayacu and Chiribiquete landscapes.

The results are alarming: 28% of fish species showed mercury levels above World Health Organization safety thresholds. These areas have no direct mining activity - pointing instead to upstream threats such as illegal gold mining and deforestation.

This baseline study was community-led, supported by FZS Colombia and funded by the Climate and Land Use Alliance (CLUA). Results have already been shared with the affected communities.

This is not just data. It’s a warning. Learn more about our work in Colombia: https://fzs.org/en/programs/colombia/

FZS Colombia

16/09/2025

Ever wondered what it takes to conduct large-scale conservation programs? We might have something for you! The Frankfurt Spring School on Conservation Project Management will take place again in 2026, training participants from around the world to successfully manage conservation projects and create real impact.

🌱 Take part in a 4 week workshop with exclusive access to international conservation experts
👥 Be part of a strong and growing network of alumni from over 45 countries
🌍 Work on real projects from various areas around the world
🏞️ Enjoy diverse out of classroom events like a national park visit or social events

Interested? Set a reminder. The application phase starts soon.
➡️ frankfurtspringschool.de



Goethe-Universität Frankfurt WWF Deutschland Wildlife Conservation Society Conservation International

15/09/2025

Was bleibt, wenn wir gehen?

Mit einem Testament können wir über das eigene Leben hinaus Gutes bewirken – für Menschen, Wildtiere und unsere gemeinsame Natur. Wer die Natur in sein Testament aufnimmt, schafft bleibenden Schutz für Artenvielfalt und Wildnis.

In unserem Podcast sprechen wir mit Menschen, die genau das getan haben - und mit unseren Kolleginnen, die dabei helfen, es möglich zu machen.

Hier gehts zur Folge: https://fzs.org/de/aktuelles/ein-bisschen-unendlichkeit-testamente-fuer-den-naturschutz/

Ein Testament ist die Möglichkeit, das zu regeln, was einem im Leben am Herzen liegt. Wer möchte, kann darin auch gemeinnützige Organisationen wie uns bedenken. Wir kümmern uns vertrauensvoll um den Nachlass und sorgen dafür, dass der letzte Wille im Sinne des Natur- und Artenschutzes umgesetzt...

11/09/2025

In Muara Kilis village, Tebo District, Jambi Province, Indonesia 🇮🇩, a quiet shift is underway at the edge of Bukit Tigapuluh National Park.

Farmers here are moving from palm oil monoculture to agroforestry - combining durian, mango, timber, and native species on land that borders one of Sumatra’s most biodiverse forests.

This isn't just about crops. It's a strategy to boost farm resilience in buffer zones: more diverse harvests, better food security, and lower risk from climate or commodity shocks.

It also supports conservation: restoring degraded plots improves connectivity and biodiversity around the protected area.

Read the full story 👉 https://fzs.org/en/news/from-palm-oil-to-agroforestry-muara-kilis-farmers-cultivate-hope/

📸 ©Daniel Rosengren/FZS

31/08/2025

🇪🇹 Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains National Park, a of jagged peaks and lush forests, is one of Africa’s great water towers. Its highland wetlands and rivers feed life far beyond its borders, providing fresh water to millions in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya. From its unique ecosystems to its role in sustaining communities, Bale is a place where protecting nature means protecting our future.

🎥 Watch the video to experience Bale Mountains National Park.
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🔗 Want to learn more about how we protect Bale’s rich biodiversity? Visit:https://lnkd.in/4G0r4+

27/08/2025

🇩🇪 Wildnis in Deutschland – eine starke Initiative feiert Jubiläum!

Heute vor zehn Jahren haben wir gemeinsam mit Partnerorganisationen die Initiative Wildnis in Deutschland ins Leben gerufen. Das Ziel: mindestens zwei Prozent der Fläche Deutschlands sollen bis 2030 echte Wildnisgebiete sein – groß, unzerschnitten, sich selbst überlassen. Aktuell sind es erst 0,62 Prozent.

Wir sind von Anfang an dabei – und bleiben dran. Denn Wildnis ist Lebensraum, Klimaschutz und Zukunftsvorsorge zugleich.

Eine neue Studie zeigt: Es ist machbar. Die Flächen sind vorhanden – jetzt braucht es politischen Willen und gemeinsame Verantwortung.

Zum Jubiläum blickt die Initiative zurück auf Erfolge und zeigt, was noch zu tun ist: wildnisindeutschland.de/meilensteine.



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Die Initiative setzt sich seit 2015 für mehr Wildnis in Deutschland ein. Hier finden Sie die Meilensteinen von Wildnis in Deutschland.