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75 Years of Naturefriends International – 75 years of commitment to a future worth living

Under the motto “75 Years of Naturefriends International – 75 years of commitment to a future worth living’’, the 11th Annual Conference of Naturefriends International (NFI) took place on 27 September 2025 in Timișoara, Romania. This special gathering marked a significant milestone in the history of NFI, founded in 1950 in Switzerland, and celebrated not only the organisation’s achievements but also its evolving mission in the face of global challenges.

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World Tourism Day: Tourism and Sustainable Transformation

On the occasion of World Tourism Day on September 27, Naturefriends International is highlighting the transformative potential of tourism as a powerful driver of positive social and environmental change.

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Piano on the Mountain – Music for our Planet

How can we support young people in actively engaging with a future worth living – with positive images and a shared vision for a good life? This question is at the heart of our project ‘SDGs in Motion’, in which young people become part of the change themselves through their own actions related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – through sport, art and creative leisure activities. One such person is pianist Chiara Schmidt, who transformed the high alpine landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Parc into a place of musical and emotional encounter. Her concert against the impressive backdrop of the melting glacier became a unique plea for more climate protection and a declaration of love for our fragile planet.

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Join and win: The Naturefriends International PhotoChallenge has started!

Whether you're admiring stunning landscapes from a train window, discovering hidden natural gems while hiking, cycling through remote villages, gliding silently across the water in a kayak, or chatting with locals on a bus – traveling without using a plan allows you to experience nature, culture, and people in an intense and climate-friendly way. Travel sustainably – capture the moment and win great prizes!

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World Environment Day: Plastic pollution threatens the environment, health and tourism

On the occasion of the World Environment Day, Naturefriends International is drawing attention to the importance of an intact natural environment for people and the economy. A functioning ecosystem is an indispensable basis for tourism. This year's focus on ‘plastic pollution’ once again emphasizes the urgency of concrete measures – also in the travel and leisure industry.

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