Brigitte Behrens: Mourning for the pioneer of Greenpeace Germany!

Brigitte Behrens: Mourning for the pioneer of Greenpeace Germany!

Brigitte Behrens, the former managing director of Greenpeace Germany, died on March 17, 2025 at the age of 73 after a short, serious illness. Behrens, which was at the head of the organization from 1999 to 2016, was an outstanding player in environmental protection and enjoyed a high reputation within the organization and beyond. "With Brigitte Behrens we lose a reliable and committed companion," said Greenpeace Managing Director Martin Kaiser and praised her work in the organization, where she gave crucial impulses, especially with regard to the nuclear phase-out and dealing with complex environmental problems, such as the climate crisis.

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Behrens was born in 1951 and studied sociology in Hamburg. She was a co -founder of the first women's pub in the Hanseatic city, which served as a communication center for female concerns. She discovered her passion for environmental protection in the 1980s when she joined Greenpeace and quickly rose to lead positions. It shaped the organization not only at national, but also at an international level. "I think Greenpeace is the most effective environmental protection organization at all," she once said, adding that it was only a few people who assert themselves against large corporations and governments. This conviction and their leadership style, characterized by approaching and strength, were for many employees: inside the organization for inspiration.