There are over 60 different species of dragonflies and damselflies in Luxembourg. Some are very common, while others are on the red list of endangered species. Each species has specific habitat requirements, but they all need water for reproduction.

On 26 June 2025, the Brazilian agronomist and philosopher Prof. Dr Antônio Inácio Andrioli was a guest at the Pafendall Oekozenter to talk about the effects of the planned EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

The current heatwave is even more oppressive in larger towns than in rural areas – climate change means that such heatwaves will become more frequent and longer.

Yesterday, Monday 30 June 2025, the Meng Landwirtschaft platform, of which Mouvement Ecologique is a member, together with its 19 supporting organisations, presented the completely revised fourth edition of its plea for a reorientation of agriculture at the 2000m2 field at the Haus vun der Natur. Meng Landwirtschaft wants to stimulate public discussion about the future of agriculture in Luxembourg and play an active role in shaping it.

Luxembourg needs a modern and robust electric grid to ensure power supply security and support the energy transition. CREOS’s planning is therefore understandable

The delicate, bell-like sound comes from the midwife toad – a small, inconspicuous amphibian species with unusual reproductive behaviour. In Switzerland, it is affectionately known as the ‘Glögglifrosch’ (Glöggli = little bell) because of its characteristic call.

In Brussels, the buzzword in recent months seems to be “flexibilisation”, which unfortunately must be understood as a growing trend towards deregulation or the questioning of objectives and policies aimed at making the Union more sustainable.

CSL, LCGB, OGBL and Mouvement Ecologique note that the socio-ecological transformation, one of the greatest challenges of our time, has unfortunately not yet been a political priority in Luxembourg.

From April to July, you can hear the field cricket’s song in suitable habitats. Even bad weather doesn’t get it down – it continues to sing its loud “Zri, zri, zri”

During the event, Antônio Inácio Andrioli will outline the consequences of the Mercosur agreement and, based on his knowledge of Brazil, explain how small farmers feel about the agreement.

This impressive activity report is a testament to the wide range of activities undertaken by the Mouvement Ecologique.

Did you recognize the swallows in the clip? The song – or rather the twittering and chattering – belongs to the barn swallow. Shortly after, you hear the equally cheerful house martin.