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\n\u2026how events can grow sustainably \u2013 in harmony with forests.<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1765375444790{margin-top: 3vmax !important;margin-bottom: 1vmax !important;}”]Forests, meadows, wildlife \u2013 our own lives depend fundamentally on life on land. Yet this very foundation is under threat. SDG 15 therefore sets clear goals: protecting ecosystems, preserving biodiversity, and safeguarding soils. Healthy soils and intact habitats are our natural insurance policy \u2013 they store CO\u2082, filter water, and secure food for millions of species. And they are finite.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1591794311845{margin-top: 3vmax !important;margin-bottom: 3vmax !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”9935″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1765378078007{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text el_class=”w-mid”]Almost half of Germany\u2019s land area is used for agriculture. In addition, 71.6% of the country consists of valuable terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems<\/a> \u2013 an impressive share that reflects the richness of our natural landscapes, even though this figure has hardly increased since 2010. One thing is clear: the more diverse our species and the more resilient our forests, the stronger the foundation of our shared future remains. Forest loss is a reality in Germany as well \u2013 caused not only by climate change but also by our consumption and production patterns<\/a>. This makes it all the more important to view nature as a partner and to actively protect it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_column_text]Events can impact nature both directly and indirectly: through land sealing, littering in natural areas, single-use products, or outdoor formats. It\u2019s crucial to remember that nature is not a decorative backdrop \u2013 it is the host. So the principle is simple: protect, don\u2019t harm<\/a>. Which alternatives cause less disturbance to natural environments? Does the event really need to take place in the middle of a protected landscape \u2013 or could it be held on an already sealed surface instead? Thoughtful planning helps safeguard habitats, even on a small scale. Something as simple as avoiding balloons \u2013 which often end up in the environment \u2013 already makes a difference.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_single_image image=”9924″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_single_image image=”9927″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_column_text el_class=”w-mid”]Material choices matter, too: recycled paper instead of glossy flyers, regional flowers instead of imported ornamental plants, giveaways made from natural or recycled materials \u2013 or simply none at all. Sometimes less truly is more, especially for the environment. And for those who want to give something back, there are meaningful ways to go one step further: How about donating a tree for every ticket sold? Or partnering with local environmental initiatives?[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1594823997921{margin-top: 3vmax !important;margin-bottom: 3vmax !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”10\/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”yellow-bar blue-square”]In the end, we are all in the same boat: Without healthy nature, there is no healthy future \u2013 neither for people nor for the event industry. When organizers plan with care and attendees act with awareness, we collectively help protect forests, biodiversity, and natural habitats. This way, every event becomes an experience that resonates \u2013 not only in the moment, but for the future of our planet.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″]