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Jena, 25.09.2026. – Litter in public spaces is a nuisance for many citizens and harmful to the environment. With the introduction of the TrashHunter app, the city of Jena is now relying on a digital solution to quickly and easily record and remove illegal waste deposits.
Jena, September 16, 2026. Weimar-based architect and author Christian Meyer-Landrut will present his new book on the southernmost continent tomorrow, Thursday, at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena. The event combines historical aspects with urgent environmental protection issues.
The planned construction of the Osttangente in Jena is sparking controversial discussions between urban traffic planners and environmentalists. The major project aims to consolidate traffic east of the city center and relieve sensitive areas such as the Löbdergraben and Karl-Liebknecht-Straße.
This summer, an unusually high number of butterflies are attracting attention in Jena’s gardens. Known as migratory moths, these insects hover in front of flowers like small hummingbirds to feed on nectar.
Residents and allotment gardeners in the Jena district of Löbstedt are reporting increasing issues with wind-blown waste and a subsequent rat infestation, allegedly originating from the neighboring Veolia waste management facility. While local political representatives are calling for structural enclosures, the company and the city administration point to existing protective measures.
Jena, June 3, 2026: Starting June 8, the Jena district of Lobeda will focus on environmental and climate protection. The “Lobeda gießt” initiative, together with local partners, invites the public to this year’s Gießtage to raise awareness for urban greenery and the sustainable use of resources.
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Reparier-Café Jena invites citizens to the Umwelthaus at Wertstoffhof Nord to repair defective everyday items together with volunteers.
As part of the nationwide action week “#Krautschau,” two public walks in Jena at the end of May invite participants to explore the diversity of urban wild plants and document them in the cityscape.
Jena, May 16, 2026 – The city center of Jena is struggling with a massive spread of the invasive ant species “Lasius neglectus.” A suspected supercolony now spans 30 hectares and is increasingly displacing native species. The situation for business owners and residents is intensifying.
In February 2026, eight trees and various shrubs were cleared in a backyard on the street Am Birnstiel in Jena without the necessary municipal permit. The Carl-Zeiss-Siedlung GmbH is responsible for the action, which now faces legal consequences.