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GefaÖ Gesellschaft für angewandte Ökologie und Umweltplanung mbH
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About GefaÖ Gesellschaft für angewandte Ökologie und Umweltplanung mbH
GefaÖ Gesellschaft für angewandte Ökologie und Umweltplanung mbH, established in 1984, specializes in applied ecology and environmental planning. Operating as part of the Fichtner-Gruppe, the company provides comprehensive consulting and solutions in environmental and landscape planning. Its core services include environmental management, aquatic ecology, and ecological expert opinions. GefaÖ is committed to sustainable development through national and international projects, such as species conservation and environmental impact studies for infrastructure, significantly contributing to UN SDGs 14 and 15.
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Sustainability Goals
Life on Land
Protecting ecosystems through comprehensive environmental planning
The organization provides applied ecology and landscape planning services to preserve habitats and promote biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems.
Species conservation projects for endangered species
GefaÖ implements species conservation projects, such as the Burbot project in flowing waters, contributing to biodiversity protection on land and in adjacent aquatic environments.
Life Below Water
Comprehensively assessing and protecting aquatic ecosystems
Through aquatic ecology and fish monitoring, GefaÖ supports the sustainable use and protection of rivers, lakes, and their inhabitants, including the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive.
Monitoring fish populations for healthy waters
The organization conducts Water Framework Directive fish monitoring in Baden-Württemberg and Rheinland-Pfalz to assess water health and enable targeted conservation measures.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Sustainable infrastructure through environmental assessments
GefaÖ conducts environmental and social impact studies for infrastructure projects, such as substation construction, to minimize their ecological and social impact.
Monitoring for environmentally sound energy infrastructure
The organization monitors construction projects to enhance energy trade, for instance between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
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FAQs
Q1What is GefaÖ's core business?+
GefaÖ Gesellschaft für angewandte Ökologie und Umweltplanung mbH specializes in applied ecology and environmental planning. It offers expert advice and solutions in environmental and landscape planning across all project phases. Core areas include environmental management, aquatic ecology, and ecological expert opinions, all aimed at sustainable development.
Q2Is GefaÖ part of a larger corporate group?+
Yes, GefaÖ operates as part of the Fichtner-Gruppe, a larger consulting firm. This affiliation allows it to leverage comprehensive competencies and unique synergies within the group.
Q3What kind of projects does GefaÖ work on?+
GefaÖ undertakes complex environmental projects both nationally and internationally. Examples include the species conservation project 'Burbot in North Baden flowing waters,' contributions to the EU Water Framework Directive, and WFD fish monitoring. Internationally, the organization has been involved in environmental and social impact studies for energy infrastructure in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Q4When was GefaÖ founded?+
GefaÖ – Gesellschaft für angewandte Ökologie und Umweltplanung mbH was established in 1984. Since then, it has brought decades of experience to the fields of applied ecology and environmental planning.
Q5How can interested individuals apply for jobs at GefaÖ?+
Interested individuals can find current job openings and apply directly through GefaÖ's career page. The organization lists its available positions at https://www.gefaoe.de/jobs/aktuelle-stellenangebote.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does GefaÖ primarily support?+
Through its work in applied ecology and environmental planning, GefaÖ primarily contributes to SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 14 (Life Below Water). Additionally, the organization secondarily supports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).
