13.06.2024 Trilateral Wadden Sea community mourns the passing of Klaus Töpfer The former Federal Minister for the Environment, Prof Klaus Töpfer, was a pioneer of the trilateral Wadden Sea policy. Read more
11.05.2024 World Migratory Bird Day highlights vital connection between birds and insects M Stock This year World Migratory Bird Day focuses on the intricate relationship between birds and insects. Amidst the vast landscape of the Wadden Sea, migratory birds find refuge and food to sustain them during their arduous journeys. Insects often play a central role in the diet of many songbirds, but also waterbirds rely on this rich source of protein. Read more
04.04.2024 First Wadden Sea World Heritage summer school opens registration The Wadden Sea World Heritage Summer School, to be held in August 2024, has now officially opened registration for its upcoming event. The educational programme offers an in-depth exploration of ecology, nature conservation, sustainable development, and management, specifically centered around the unique ecological context of the Wadden Sea. Read more
15.11.2023 Wadden Sea educators celebrate 20 years of IWSS networking On 8-10 November 2023, the representatives of more than 20 visitor centres and the Wadden Sea Youth met on the East Frisian Island of Norderney for their annual trilateral workshop. Read more
31.08.2023 Experts express concern about biodiversity in the Wadden Sea More than 150 representatives from science, nature conservation, and politics met at Wadden Sea Day titled “Put the Wadden Sea’s Biodiversity on the path to recovery!” Read more
03.08.2023 Freemantle Highway incident underlines relevance of Wadden Sea’s PSSA designation The Freemantle Highway has now been successfully towed to Eemshaven harbour. While the threat of an ecological catastrophe is not completely resolved, it has been reduced considerably. Read more
29.06.2023 Korean delegation from Shinan County visit Wadden Sea The tour was conducted in the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding between South Korea and the Trilateral Wadden Sea Cooperation, that was signed in 2009 and updated in May 2023. Read more