One year after crayfish colonization - fish stocking in second pond

One year after crayfish colonization - fish stocking in second pond

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Around a year after the start of the project to reintroduce native crayfish, it is clear that they have settled well in their new habitat. This time we are settling char and trout in the second pond.

The ponds dredged last summer now present themselves as structurally rich, lively bodies of water. The water is clear and the sediment has settled as expected - ideal conditions for the return of our native crayfish. The stone caves and clay tubes that were installed during the work are now well established and offer the crayfish safe havens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First crabs sighted

We were able to observe the first crabs in the evening hours. One photo clearly shows the claws of a crayfish in a cavity in the clay tile.

Fish settlement in the second pond

Under the guidance of fish expert Andreas Rittler from Gut Schloss Lichtengraben, from whose own rearing we were able to obtain young char and trout for our pond, these are released into our second pond, which was dredged last year, together with our project partners Mario Eichhorn and Jürgen and Karin Marzi after a short acclimatization period. There they can now develop and grow up together.

 

Blooming all around

The area around the ponds has also visibly changed: A colorful variety has emerged from the wildflowers sown last year. Butterflies, dragonflies and other insects have returned - a sign that not only the crayfish, but the entire ecosystem is benefiting.

 

A joint success

The project was only possible thanks to the dedicated cooperation of everyone involved: from the expert excavator guidance to the manual preparation of the forebay and the loving design of the pond edges. Special thanks go to our partners who actively supported and contributed to this project.

 

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New EU rules for ESG ratings from July 2026

New EU rules for ESG ratings from July 2026

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From the beginning of July 2026, a uniform legal framework for providers of ESG ratings will apply in the EU for the first time. The aim of the new regulation is to significantly improve the quality, transparency and comparability of ESG ratings. For companies, investors and rating agencies, this regulation marks a turning point - and a clear step towards trustworthy sustainability information.

Why ESG ratings are regulated

ESG ratings - i.e. assessments of the environmental, social and governance performance of companies - have become a decisive factor for sustainable investment decisions in recent years. However, until now there has been a lack of uniform standards: Methodologies were often non-transparent, ESG scores were barely comparable and potential conflicts of interest were not clearly regulated. This has led to growing criticism - and the risk of greenwashing.

With the new Regulation (EU) 2024/3005, the EU is addressing this problem with a clear set of rules.

 

The most important innovations at a glance

1. transparent methods, comprehensible scores

In future, rating providers must disclose how their ESG scores are calculated, including the data sources, weightings and assessment models used. Particularly important: ESG ratings must be reported separately according to the three dimensions of environment, social and corporate governance - including their respective weighting in the overall score.

 

2. strict quality and integrity standards

Providers will require official authorization from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) from July 2026. It will check whether internal structures, processes and independence meet the requirements. Objective: to avoid conflicts of interest - e.g. by clearly separating rating and advisory activities.

 

3. uniform rules for all - also internationally

Not only providers based in the EU are affected: ESG rating agencies from third countries must also meet certain requirements or cooperate with EU-approved providers in order to be allowed to operate in the EU.

 

4. more trust, less greenwashing

The new regulation strengthens ESMA's role as a supervisory authority. It can not only withdraw licenses, but also impose sanctions if providers violate the regulations. In this way, the EU wants to increase trust in ESG ratings - and at the same time actively counteract greenwashing.

 

Timetable: What happens when

Date
What happens?

January 2, 2025
Ordinance enters into force

By October 2025
ESMA develops technical standards (RTS)

July 2, 2026
New regulations are binding

Until Nov 2026
Transition period for existing providers

 

More clarity for everyone involved

The ESG Rating Regulation is an important step towards professionalizing sustainability reporting in the EU. For companies, this means that they will have to prepare for well-founded, transparent ESG assessments in future. For investors: better comparability and more certainty when making sustainable financial decisions. And for rating providers: a clear framework that demands - but also promotes - quality and independence.

A step towards real sustainability - with clear rules instead of mere promises.

Venison stew - game enjoyment from the KlimafitWald forest

Venison stew - game enjoyment from the KlimafitWald forest

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Even though venison stew is often considered a classic autumn dish, in early summer it shows its very own fine side - especially when the venison comes directly from the hunter in our own Klimafit forest. The combination of tender venison, seasonal vegetables and carefully balanced spices results in a dish that can be both profound and light. This venison ragout focuses on sustainability and regionality: the meat comes from the wild, not from factory farming, and brings the flavors of the forest directly to the plate. It is a slow dish that takes time - and rewards you with intense flavor. Ideal for celebrating a special piece of nature. For me, it's a "project" over two days - as I let the venison ragout simmer briefly again and again.

 

The ingredients:

2.5 kg shoulder of venison
1 kg onion
Approx. 0.5 l red wine
balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1/2 celery
5 carrots
approx. 10 juniper berries,
a little cinnamon
3 bay leaves
zest of half an orange
two tablespoons of orange juice
5 allspice seeds
10 coriander seeds
3 tablespoons of cranberries
chestnuts as desired
2 l beef broth
salt
pepper

 

The preparation:

Sear the meat in oil with salt and pepper and remove. Dice and fry the onion, celery and carrots, add the tomato purée and fry. First deglaze with balsamic vinegar, then use the red wine to deglaze and reduce. Then add the meat and pour in about 2 liters of beef stock. Leave the ragout to simmer on a low heat for about two hours, then add the spices according to the list and cook for another 30-40 minutes on a low heat. Then remove the meat and puree the sauce with a hand blender. Then put the meat back in and leave to simmer. I always finish cooking everything the day before and the next day I let it simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes before serving - then I add the chestnuts. I always add a squeeze of lemon at the very end.

Enjoy your meal!