Kann KI die Natur retten?

Reading and Dialogue

Can Artificial Intelligence Save Nature?

From monitoring endangered species to high-resolution analysis of ecosystem health:

Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been used in nature conservation. But does this justify the enormous energy and resource consumption driven by the AI hype?

In their book "Kann KI die Natur retten?", Frauke Fischer and Hilke Oberhansberg take a critical look at the techno-ecological future. They show how artificial intelligence can help protect biodiversity—if it is used wisely—but also highlight the conservation risks that arise from the use of AI.

We are very pleased to welcome Frauke Fischer on 12 February at Villa 102 for a combination of a reading and a dialogue format. In conversation with Christian Baudis, she will discuss how AI is already being used in nature conservation today, where the opportunities lie—and where we need to take a closer look.

About the Speakers

Dr. Frauke Fischer is a biologist with a PhD, university lecturer, author, and management consultant. With her agency “auf!”, Germany’s first consulting firm specializing in biodiversity, she advises companies on all aspects of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Previously, she researched and taught international nature conservation and is now regarded as one of Germany’s leading experts on biological diversity.
She is the author of several books, including “Wal macht Wetter” (2023) and “Was hat die Mücke je für uns getan?” (2020).

Christian Baudis is a digital entrepreneur, futurist, and former Managing Director of Google Germany. He has successfully founded several European start-ups and has worked for more than 20 years in leading CEO roles within the European media and internet industry.

VILLA 102, Bockenheimer Landstraße 102, 60323 Frankfurt am Main
12. February 2026

Admittance 17:30, Start: 18:00

Free Admission