This year the German Diversity Day celebrates its 11th anniversary. The aim of the initiative, which was launched by Charta der Vielfalt (Diversity Charter) on 31 May 2012, is to advance the recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the workforce across Germany. Members of the Charta, including Senckenberg, strive to create a working environment that is free from bias. We work to support and value all our employees, regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and belief, sexual orientation or social origin. As a signatory of this diversity network, the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung will be flying the flag for diversity with creative actions on Tuesday 23 May 2023 as part of a Diversity Week.
Since the beginning of February, the public’s favorite has been in the workshop of the Senckenberg Naturmuseum Frankfurt’s zoological taxidermy department. In order to avoid dry cracks in the skin of the animals in the future, they are to move into a showcase with permanent humidity control following their “wellness vacation”. Here we are dependent on your support! Donate so that future generations can still admire the anaconda with capybara in amazement!
The Senckenberg Distinguished Lecture Series kicks off with Prof. Dr. Antje Boetius’ report on the diversity of habitats in the ice-covered Arctic Ocean, and on the processes that create a direct link between the fate of sea ice and the benthic communities. Furthermore, she presents future strategies for studies in the polar regions.
Senckenberg is part of an initiative that has mapped the total collections from 73 of the world’s largest natural history museums in 28 countries. Organized by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC, the American Museum of Natural History Museum in New York City, and the Natural History Museum in London, the survey is the first step in an ambitious effort to inventory the global holdings of natural history collections. As a unique archive of our planet’s history, they can help scientists and decisionmakers find solutions to urgent, wide-ranging issues such as climate change, food insecurity, human health, pandemic preparedness, biodiversity and wildlife conservation.
In “Tockner Talks”, Klement Tockner, Director General of the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research, answers questions on current Earth system research that concern many people. From species loss or the acute and much-discussed topic of invasive species to climate protection and whether technology can stop global warming – the range of topics extends into all spheres of earthly life and makes this series a must for anyone interested in biodiversity.
Director General of the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research
