The historical starting point of the initiative was the Green Belt Resolution of Hof (Germany) in December 1989, one month after the fall of the Berlin Wall. This document formulated and signed by more than 300 environmentalists from the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany initiated the first conservation projects targeting the inner German border. After several achievements, the idea was taken to the European level.
The initial milestone of the movement was the Green Belt Resolution of Hof (Germany) in December 1989, a month after the collapse of the Berlin Wall. This document, signed by over 300 environmentalists from both East and West Germany, marked the beginning of conservation efforts along the inner German border. Following its success, the idea was expanded to the European level.