How we work

We work in selected landscapes of particular importance for conserving global biodiversity and are committed to its long-term protection.

Our approach to sustainable and successful conservation of habitats and endangered species is based on a holistic view of the systems and always has a strong focus on the local population. In an increasingly densely populated world, nature conservation can only work in harmony with the interests of the local people.

Each of our project areas faces great challenges. Their solutions require maximum commitment, creative solutions, power of endurance as well as many long-term supporters and sponsors.

We specifically promote local commitment and local initiatives to protect nature, an intact environment, and ecologically sustainable local economies.

On site we always work cooperatively in a network of local partner organisations, initiatives of the civil society and local authorities.

We implement projects on-site together with local stakeholders and take care of sustainable financing of the projects with our partners.

For us, the long term is of crucial importance for the success of conservation work. That is why we are committed to long-term engagement and permanent support of our local partners at all our project locations.

We try to use as much financial means as possible locally in the project work. As a non-profit organization, we guarantee a proper, transparent and solid administration of donations and funds in Germany, as well as their proper use in the target country.

We take care to keep the administrative and advertising costs as low as possible. So, with an average of less than 10% in administrative costs over the last 10 years, your donations directly benefit the projects on the ground.