Final plea for increased biodiversity: Germany acts!
In an effort to promote sustainable land use and protect biodiversity, the Foundation for Man and Environment has announced the launch of a nationwide planting competition in Germany. The competition, titled "Germany buzzes!", aims to create valuable habitats for wild bees, butterflies, and other insects, which play a crucial role in almost all ecosystems.
As of August 2025, there are no publicly available search results directly addressing the participation guidelines and eligible projects for the "Germany buzzes! Planting Competition 2025". However, the competition is likely aligned with Germany's green goals, given the country's emphasis on sustainability, biodiversity, and nature-friendly practices.
The competition is open to engaged citizens, kindergartens, schools, clubs, and companies. Participants can submit nature-friendly balconies, gardens, or company premises for the competition. Short-term measures like planting native wildflowers, setting up nesting aids, creating a watering hole, or integrating dead wood could make a significant contribution to biodiversity.
The jury values celebratory photos as much as the planting action, as they help to spread enthusiasm to others. A special highlight this year is the photo competition under the theme "My Garden Paradise". Winners of the competition will receive attractive prizes, including cash and material prizes, as well as an invitation to the award ceremony in Berlin.
For more information and participation conditions, visit www.wir-tun-was-fuer-bienen.de. The website also features previous competition entries and provides free materials for inspiration, such as planting lists, guides, and tips for nature-friendly balcony design.
The Foundation for Man and Environment also offers free promotional materials such as stickers, flyers, online banners, and sharepics to support participants' public relations efforts. The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2025.
Julia Sander, head of the Deutschland summt! planting competition, encourages immediate action and the submission of celebratory photos. The competition is part of Germany's efforts to counteract the threat to many insect species, mainly due to the loss of nesting sites and the shrinking of their food sources.
By participating in the "Germany buzzes!" planting competition, individuals and organisations can contribute to the protection of biodiversity and the promotion of sustainable land use in Germany.
- The "Germany buzzes! Planting Competition 2025" encourages individual and organizational participation, allowing for submissions of nature-friendly home gardens, balconies, and company premises.
- Engaging in short-term measures such as planting native wildflowers, setting up nesting aids, creating watering holes, or integrating dead wood can make a significant impact on biodiversity within the context of this competition.
- In addition to planting action, celebratory photos are essential for spreading enthusiasm and are highly valued by the competition's jury.
