Miss Earth Germany 2023

MISS EARTH GERMANY

MAIKE DAMRAT

DESCRIBE YOUR CHILDHOOD/GROWING YEARS

I was always very hardworking and studied a lot for school and also did a lot of sports. I was in competitive gymnastics for seven years and rode horses for 6 years. I also spent a lot of time in nature with my parents and played a lot outside with the neighborhood kids.

WHAT IS YOUR MEMORABLE MOMENT?

When I was 1 month in Cuba to help the people there or to support them. I was there with my best friend at the time, her grandma comes from Cuba. We visited her there and got to know the culture. It was incredibly exciting to get to know such a country which is the complete opposite of Germany.

ANY SPECIAL STORIES OR FACTS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY?

My dad is from Poland and my mother is from Germany. They met when they were 17 years old and are inseparable to this day.

WHAT IS THE MOST UNUSUAL THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE?

I actually think this will be my trip to Vietnam because I have never been on my own for so long in a foreign country with so many new people from so many different cultures.

WHAT TIPS CAN YOU SHARE TO PROMOTE ECOTOURISM & CLIMATE CHANGE?

- Avoid flights as much as possible
- Deal with your travel destination in advance
- Book sustainable accommodation
- By bike Bus or train to work
- Eat less meat
- Set the heating lower

WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD OF YOUR COUNTRY?

Germany has a fascinating history, from the ancient Romans to partition and reunification. It is also known for its contributions to art, music and literature. German composers such as Bach, Beethoven and Mozart have influenced the world with their music. There are also many impressive architectural masterpieces such as the Brandenburg Gate and Neuschwanenstein Castle.

WHAT IS YOUR ADVOCACY?

Make sure to buy packaging and materials that you can reuse. For example, you can always buy drinks in glass bottles wash them out afterwards and reuse them. Occasionally in large cities you will also find small stores where you can fill your food into your own containers without having to buy packaging. Also look for environmentally friendly packaging materials.