German Conservation Group Sues for Stronger Nature Protection Laws
NABU, Germany's Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union, has bolstered its legal challenge for stricter environmental laws. The organization, led by Myriam Rapior, filed a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court on Tuesday, seeking to halt biodiversity loss and restore ecosystems. Rapior, a member of NABU's federal executive board, argues that the current policies are weakening conservation laws and threatening human rights, including life, health, and food security.
NABU's lawsuit is partly based on the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate law. The organization believes that stronger nature protection laws are necessary to align ecological responsibility with the constitution. The lawsuit aims to compel the Bundestag to establish a comprehensive legal framework for nature protection. Rapior stated that the loss of biodiversity threatens human rights, and current policies are not doing enough to address this issue. NABU argues that existing conservation laws are being weakened, putting humanity's long-term survival at risk. In October 2025, a new constitutional complaint was submitted to the Bavarian State Ministry for Environment and Consumer Protection and the City of Munich for legal support.
NABU's lawsuit, led by Myriam Rapior, seeks to strengthen environmental legislation and halt biodiversity loss. The organization believes that a comprehensive legal framework for nature protection is necessary to safeguard human rights and ensure humanity's long-term survival. The lawsuit was filed with the Federal Constitutional Court on Tuesday, and NABU is committed to pursuing legal action until stronger conservation laws are implemented.
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