🎓Insect diversity in nature reserves – a stakeholder approach

The research work, initiated by the project "Diversity of Insects in Nature-Protected Areas (DINA)", analyses the complex links between agriculture and nature conservation. Since 2019, decisive changes have taken place: an increase in environmental awareness, political priorities in favour of environmental and climate protection, manifested, among other things, in the European "Green Deal" and the "Farm to Fork Strategy". At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic has also influenced political decisions. In this dynamic context, the work emphasises the need for a stakeholder-centred approach. It analyses tensions and challenges for farmers in nature conservation areas. In addition, the study takes an in-depth look at the perspectives of farmers in order to understand their hesitations and aspirations in nature conservation. One focus is on analysing farmers' economic incentives for biodiversity using a motivation theory. The aim of the project is to thoroughly document the interactions between the main stakeholders and to develop solutions for sustainable coexistence through an integrative approach.