Senckenberg Nature Research

The Senckenberg Society for Nature Research is the largest institution of the Leibniz Association. It was founded in 1817 by citizens of Frankfurt and still considers itself a citizens society today, supported by over 7,000 members. For over 200 years, Senckenberg scientists have been researching the Earth-human system conducting integrative geobiodiversity research. This is based on the ambitious goal of understanding nature with its almost infinite diversity in order to preserve it as a basis of life for future generations and to use it sustainably. In the fight against the global challenges, be it climate change, species extinction, or environmental pollution, we offer approaches to solutions in dialogue with society. The basis for this are our scientific collections as archives of nature. Die Senckenberg Gesellschaft fur Naturforschung ist die grote Einrichtung der Leibniz-Gemeinschaft. Sie wurde 1817 von Frankfurter Burgern begrundet und versteht sich auch heute als Burger*in...