Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

Senckenberg

Our lineup

Gemeinsam die biologische Vielfalt erforschen!

You will get to know the breathtaking creatures of the deep sea and find out how we are researching the wildlife of South Africa and Bolivia with citizen scientists and artificial intelligence. We will also explore biodiversity in Frankfurt and Germany and show you what your diet has to do with biodiversity in other countries.

Booth 6

Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung was founded in 1817 by committed citizens of Frankfurt and is today one of the most important research institutions in the field of biodiversity. It comprises eight research institutes and three natural history museums at eleven locations in Germany; the museum in Frankfurt is one of the largest natural history museums in Europe.

Senckenberg investigates the diversity of life - biodiversity - with its numerous interactions in the Earth system. How does life on Earth interact with the other constituents of our planet, with the atmosphere, water, ice, soil, rock and with us humans? We research the Earth system both in the present and in the future in order to ensure that it is preserved as a basis for our life.

Our lineup

Ocean Species Discoveries with the Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance (SOSA)

10:00-14:30 / #Infostand Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

90% of marine invertebrates are still unknown, and yet many of them are already threatened with extinction. The Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance (SOSA) is working to prevent this. Find out more about these fascinating sea creatures and become part of this exciting mission!

Frankfurt's changing urban nature

10:00-14:30 / #Infostand Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

Which animals and plants live in Frankfurt? How do flora and fauna change over time, and why? And how do we even know that? You can find out everything about Frankfurt's urban nature at our stand!

Biodiversity and climate - are we eating our future?

14:30-19:00 / #Infostand Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

Interactive presentation on the opportunities and challenges of sustainable, climate-friendly nutrition

Be aware of biodiversity! - FEdA introduces itself

10:00-14:30 / #Infostand Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

The Research Initiative for the Conservation of Biodiversity (FEdA) provides new insights into the loss of biodiversity in Germany and its causes. There will also be a tombola on biodiversity at the stand and information on the ‘Achtung Artenvielfalt!’ campaign week, which will raise awareness of biodiversity from 7 to 13 October.

WildLIVE! Discover the wild animals of Bolivia and South Africa!

14:30-19:00 / #Citizen Science Project Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

Join us on a journey around the world and help us identify animals! We need your support in analysing the data from our camera traps - all from home, of course! At the booth you can discover the project and test how the identification works.

"Gemeinsam forschen" at Senckenberg

10:00-19:00 / #Infostand Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

There are numerous opportunities to get involved in Senckenberg's nature research. As a citizen scientist, as a volunteer or in various working groups. Everyone can contribute his or her skills and knowledge, contribute to research and gain and deepen new insights by working together with Senckenberg scientists.

Gardens for insects!

14:30-15:30 / #Infostand Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

... and what type of gardener are you? Discover how you can create a valuable habitat for insects in your own garden!