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The Green Belt – Borders Separate, Nature Unites with Sabina Gärtner-Nitsche
A former Cold War divide is now a living corridor for biodiversity, climate resilience, and collaboration. Introduction Once a symbol of division, Germany’s former inner border has become a powerful symbol of unity—through nature. Stretching over 1,300 kilometers, the Green Belt traces the path of the old Iron Curtain, now transformed into one of Europe’s most valuable ecological corridors. In this Earth Talk, Sabina Gärtner-Nitsche shares how this historic scar is being restored into thriving wetlands, forests, and habitats. Her message is both practical and hopeful: environmental action doesn’t require perfection—it starts with awareness, collaboration, and local engagement. By linking Rotary clubs with restoration efforts, the Green Belt is becoming more than a conservation project. It’s a model for how communities can turn past divisions into shared environmental solutions. Key Insights A Border Reclaimed by Nature The Green Belt follows the former boundary between East and West Germany—once heavily guarded […]
