Hans von SonntagOn Beauty and HealthAs a 57-year-old who has lost his youthful invincibility, I am unwelcomely learning how fragile humans are and how much we depend on our…Sep 13Sep 13
Hans von SonntagCharisma is the art of making a lie come truePerhaps you watched Timothy Snyder’s Vienna lecture, which I referenced in my last post. In that talk, he defined charisma as the art of…Sep 3Sep 3
Hans von SonntagAction instead of sacrificingClimate breakdown and inaction are the Iphigenia of today. Only we are gaining a comfortable life instead of wind — but only temporarily.Aug 22Aug 22
Hans von SonntagThe big fight for our soul has begun, and we must face itWe talk about climate protection a lot. We cite scientific evidence and ongoing statistical trends, such as frightening biodiversity loss…Aug 7Aug 7
Hans von SonntagDissociationFrom the German Conservation Agency paper “Conservation communication with impact: Reach, convince, and motivate people”:Jul 6Jul 6
Hans von SonntagLayer CakeI’m currently immersed in several photographic projects. One focuses on habitats, another on landscapes, another on beaches, and so on…Jun 4Jun 4
Hans von SonntagDigesting a conservationist’s week #2I was heading to Arles, France recently.May 9May 9
Hans von SonntagYou need to do an awful lot of lookingExploring the essence of things often demands a closer examination, even if tangible results don’t immediately materialise. It’s a process…Apr 2Apr 2
Hans von SonntagA short report on Europe’s conservation sector’s futureIn preparation for future conservation projects, I recently researched the challenges conservation NGOs will likely face in the next…Mar 3Mar 3
Hans von SonntagLime tree greenOnly conifers and some shrubs show a tired green. The rest of my world is still in the grip of winter — time to contemplate how my beloved…Feb 18Feb 18