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FOUNDATION FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
— · EIN · biodiversity-foundation.com
profile · synthesized from sources

The Biodiversity Foundation is an operational and advocacy organization based in Hamburg, Germany, dedicated to protecting biodiversity and combating species extinction. They raise public awareness through educational initiatives, media projects, and exhibitions, and engage in direct conservation efforts like habitat restoration and reforestation. The foundation also advocates for stronger legal protections for biodiversity at the national level.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Bird paradise
A project to restore a 3.7-hectare former agricultural field in Kosel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, to its natural state to create a suitable habitat for native bird species.
Diversity 2030
An initiative with Bionade to promote biodiversity in Germany by creating and preserving habitats for insects, including insect-friendly green spaces and educational measures.
Exhibition BUGA 2023
Partnered with Bundesgartenschau 2023 to create an exhibition for UN Sustainability Goal No. 15 "Life on Land," raising awareness about biodiversity's importance.
Movie about species extinction
Producing an international documentary film showcasing stories of conservationists worldwide and urgent topics like overfishing, poaching, and habitat destruction.
Petition "Protection of Biodiversity"
A campaign to advocate for anchoring the "protection of biodiversity" as a common task for federal and state governments in the German constitution (Article 91a).
Podcast "Tierisch!"
Supports a podcast hosted by a biodiversity expert and science journalist to educate the public about animal behavior, survival strategies, and the global extinction crisis.
Rainforest Giants
A sustainable reforestation project in the Peruvian rainforest (Urubamba Valley) focused on reintroducing lost rainforest species, creating wildlife corridors, and protecting climate and biodiversity.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Environmental Advocacy & Public Engagement 2 activities
    • Constitutional advocacy for biodiversity protection in Germany
      Launched and led a petition in 2019 to enshrine "protection of biodiversity" in the German constitution, collecting over 110,000 signatures that were submitted to the German Bundestag in October 2020.
    • Public exhibitions on biodiversity conservation
      Developed and created the "Life on Land" exhibition at the Bundesgartenschau 2023, including concept, content, and design features such as four exhibition walls and an 8-meter-wide world map to illustrate global biodiversity connections.
  • Community-Led Tree Planting & Environmental Stewardship 2 activities
    • Post-planting monitoring and maintenance of reforested areas
      Monitors planted trees using GPS technology and provides ongoing care for the first four years, replacing any seedlings that do not survive to ensure long-term reforestation success in the Peruvian rainforest.
    • Reforestation and wildlife corridor restoration in Peruvian rainforest
      Reintroduces lost rainforest tree species and creates wildlife corridors in degraded areas of the Peruvian rainforest through the "Rainforest Giants" initiative, with a plan to plant and nurture 10,000 native tree seedlings annually. Operates local nurseries where seedlings are grown with the support of local smallholder farmers.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Land restoration for native bird habitats in Schleswig-Holstein
      Restores 3.7 hectares of a former agricultural field in Kosel, Schleswig-Holstein to its natural state, creating living and breeding conditions for native bird species. The land was purchased in 2020, with restoration beginning in 2021.
    • Production of media content to raise biodiversity awareness
      Produces and supports media content including the "Tierisch!" podcast—featuring over 60 episodes and 400,000 downloads—and is creating an international film on species extinction, featuring global conservation stories with a planned 2022 release.
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Bionade Partner — Launched the "DIVERSITY 2030" initiative to promote biodiversity in Germany.
  • Bionade GmbH Partner — Launched the "DIVERSITY 2030" initiative to improve living conditions for insects in Germany.
  • Bundesgartenschau 2023 Partner — Partner for an exhibition to raise awareness about biodiversity.
  • Bundesgartenschau 2023 Partner — Partnered to create an exhibition for Goal No. 15 "Life on Land" to raise awareness about biodiversity.
  • Dr Frauke Fischer Partner — Biodiversity expert and co-host of the "Tierisch!" podcast, also lecturer in nature conservation at the University of Würzburg and supports the bird paradise project.
  • Naturschutz Schleswig-Holstein Partner — Partnered with to start the restoration of a former field for bird habitat.
  • PERÚ PURO Partner — Scientific and operational partner co-managing the reforestation project and supporting organic cocoa cultivation among Peruvian smallholders.
  • ZEIT ONLINE Partner — Collaborated to present the story of rhinoceros Eric through a short film produced and financed by the Biodiversity Foundation.
  • ZEIT ONLINE Partner — Produced a clip about the rhinoceros Eric's journey in collaboration with ZEIT ONLINE.