- Seven teams were awarded in Heidelberg Materials' biodiversity competition.
- The Grand Prize went to a Polish project for nature restoration and education.
- Over 130 teams submitted ideas, with 56 selected for implementation.
- Since 2012, over 500 projects have been implemented at 170 sites worldwide.
Overview
Heidelberg Materials celebrated the winners of the sixth Quarry Life Award, a biodiversity competition launched in 2012. The event attracted over 100 guests and highlighted innovative ideas for promoting and protecting biodiversity.
Grand Prize Winner
A team from Poland won the Grand Prize for their project, which focused on transforming post-mining areas into models for nature restoration and education. This project combined hands-on biodiversity management with strong community engagement.
Competition Details
The competition received more than 50 project submissions from researchers, students, local communities, NGOs, and nature enthusiasts. Heidelberg Materials opened its quarries and pits as "living laboratories" to facilitate research into diverse habitats and endangered species.
Global Impact
Since its inception, the Quarry Life Award has seen over 500 projects implemented at around 170 sites worldwide, involving more than 18,000 contributors. The initiative aims to raise awareness and engage local communities in biodiversity and species protection.
