Amidst the vast landscape of the Wadden Sea, migratory birds find refuge and food to sustain them during their arduous journeys. Insects often play a central role in the diet.

The interaction of effects of different activities in and around the Wadden Sea World Heritage property were in focus during the 43rd meeting of the Wadden Sea Board (WSB) on Ameland, Netherlands, on 15-16 May 2023.

2024 marks the 15th anniversary of the Wadden Sea's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a celebration of shared responsibility and commitment to preserving one of the world's most precious natural wonders.

“Overcoming borders, discovering new horizons” was the title of this year's annual conference of the German and Swiss World Heritage Associations and the German and Swiss UNESCO Commissions.

Shipping and harbour operations are an important economic factor throughout the Wadden Sea and pose challenges to its dynamic ecosystem.

Representing the Trilateral Wadden Sea Cooperation (TWSC), Soledad Luna (Common Wadden Sea Secretariat) and Anja Szczesinski (WWF Germany) were invited.

How does preserving the Outstanding Universal Value of the Wadden Sea contribute to the greenhouse gas reduction targets of the European Union?