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International Academy for Nature Conservation

The International Academy for Nature Conservation (INA) is part of a branch office of the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN). The Academy and the central administration of the branch office Island of Vilm form the staff unit "International Academy for Nature Conservation, Administration of Vilm".

It provides a forum for the discussion and solution of national and international nature conservation issues. It is a place for debate among conservation experts and communication between the German Federal Government and the Länder (states). This makes it a centre for dialogue between representatives of many different fields, including: science and public administration, politicians and industry, associations and foundations.

Schautafel Vilm Foto: BfN

Highlights

Aktuelle Informationen zu wichtigen Tagungsergebnissen, nützlichen Veröffentlichungen, speziellen Angeboten und zu Besonderheiten der Vilmer Natur

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Tagungsteilnehmer

Conferences and seminars

The International Academy for Nature Conservation hosts an annually updated programme of around 80 national and international seminars grouped into six seminar series, each addressing a key topic.

Conference calendar

 

 

Publications

Workshop documents

We offer the download of results, background documents and presentations for selected workshops and seminars held at the International Academy for Nature Conservation Isle of Vilm.

Workshop documents

 

aerial view of Vilm

The Isle of Vilm

The Isle of Vilm - an island with a history. The 94-hectare Isle of Vilm is a haven of captivating natural beauty, a gem of the Baltic Sea coast.

Isle of Vilm

 

sculpture on the Isle of Vilm

Exhibitions & concerts

Vilm’s landscape has inspired generations of artists. We continue in this tradition by showing permanent and temporary exhibitions of different artists’ work. To mark the seasons of the year, we also welcome musicians to the Isle of Vilm for special concerts.

Exhibitions & concerts

 

picture of Klaus Toepfer

Klaus Toepfer Fellowship

Promoting excellence and leadership among emerging nature conservation leaders from Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Klaus Toepfer Fellowship

 

Advisory Board

The advisory board advises the academy in the strategic orientation and in the selection of the thematic focal points of the seminar topics and increases the impact of the nature conservation conference centre by networking with other partners.

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