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Naturschutzjugend Hessen e.V.
Wetzlar, DEImpact-drivenAssociationClimate & Environmental ProtectionEducation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
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About Naturschutzjugend Hessen e.V.
Naturschutzjugend Hessen e.V. (NAJU Hessen) is Hessen's largest youth environmental organization, boasting over 14,698 members and more than 110 local groups. Its core mission is to enable children and young people to experience nature and the environment in diverse ways, guided by the principle "you can best protect what you know." Based in Wetzlar, the organization actively works towards a livable world through engagement and education. It offers extensive leisure and educational programs, including wilderness courses and outdoor first aid training. NAJU Hessen is part of the NABU network and strongly promotes democratic participation and diversity.
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Sustainability Goals
Life on Land
Young people experience and protect local ecosystems
The organization enables children and young people to experience and protect nature through wilderness courses and specialized working groups focused on local flora and fauna.
Quality Education
Environmental education for a livable future
Naturschutzjugend Hessen e.V. offers diverse leisure and educational programs that introduce young people to nature and environmental topics, fostering active engagement.
Reduced Inequalities
Inclusive nature experiences for all young people
Projects such as "Naturbegegnungen interkulturell" and working groups on "Democracy & Diversity" promote equitable access to nature experiences and environmental education.
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Q1What is the core mission of Naturschutzjugend Hessen e.V.?+
The core mission of Naturschutzjugend Hessen e.V. (NAJU Hessen) is to enable children and young people to experience nature and the environment in various ways. Operating on the principle that "you can best protect what you know," the organization aims to foster a livable world through active engagement and education.
Q2How large is Naturschutzjugend Hessen e.V. and where is it based?+
Naturschutzjugend Hessen e.V. is Hessen's largest youth environmental organization, with over 14,698 members (as of December 31, 2025) and more than 110 local NAJU groups. The organization is headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany.
Q3What kind of programs and activities does Naturschutzjugend Hessen e.V. offer?+
The organization offers an extensive range of leisure and educational programs, including wilderness courses for teamers, outdoor first aid training specifically for nature situations, and multi-day trekking tours. Additionally, there are diverse working groups focused on areas such as Wildlife, Youth and Children, Technology, Cooking, and Democracy & Diversity.
Q4Does Naturschutzjugend Hessen e.V. offer career or volunteer opportunities?+
Yes, the organization offers opportunities for a Bundesfreiwilligendienst (Federal Volunteer Service) at its state office. Interested individuals can find current job listings on the organization's careers page at: https://www.naju-hessen.de/wir-ueber-uns/jobs/.
Q5Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Naturschutzjugend Hessen e.V. primarily support?+
Naturschutzjugend Hessen e.V. primarily supports SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 4 (Quality Education). Additionally, the organization contributes to SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
Q6Is Naturschutzjugend Hessen e.V. part of a larger network?+
Yes, NAJU Hessen is closely connected to the national NAJU (NAJU Bundesebene) and the Naturschutzbund Deutschland (NABU) organizations. This affiliation allows the organization to pursue its mission within a broader network.
Q7What role does Naturschutzjugend Hessen e.V. play in social responsibility and democratic participation?+
The organization places a strong emphasis on social responsibility, as evidenced by its child protection efforts. It also actively promotes democratic participation, for instance, through its call to action for the municipal elections in Hessen on March 15, 2026, in collaboration with the Hessischer Jugendring.
