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    Naturstiftung David

    from Erfurt

    The Naturstiftung David has been committed to nature and climate protection in East Germany for 25 years. With over 500 funded projects and its own initiatives, it promotes sustainable solutions and actively engages in species protection and the energy transition.

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    Naturstiftung David: 25 Years in Service for Nature and Climate Protection

    The Naturstiftung David, founded on August 6, 1998, by the Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND), State Association of Thuringia, is a prominent actor in the field of nature and climate protection in the new federal states and beyond.

    Mission and Values

    The foundation is dedicated to promoting environmental and nature conservation initiatives, particularly in the East German regions. Its guiding principle "We promote nature and climate protection" reflects the commitment to develop and implement concrete solutions for future environmental and climate challenges.

    Key Products and Services

    • Promotion of Environmental Projects: Over the past 25 years, the Naturstiftung David has funded more than 500 projects of East German environmental initiatives with over 1.35 million euros. These projects include support for nature conservation organizations, cultural, sports, and school associations, as well as municipalities[1][3].
    • Own Projects: The foundation has carried out 19 of its own nature and climate protection projects with a total volume of around 20 million euros. Notable projects include the large nature conservation project Hohe Schrecke, the ecological enhancement of 200 kilometers of forest streams in the Thuringian Forest, and the energy-efficient renovation of over 100 sports facilities in Thuringia, Saxony, and Saxony-Anhalt[1][3].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    • Nature Conservation: The foundation has significantly contributed to the designation of 181,500 hectares of nature conservation areas nationwide as "National Natural Heritage" permanently dedicated to nature conservation. The Hohe Schrecke project has secured the high nature conservation value of an 8,000-hectare forest and the surrounding cultural landscape in the long term[1][2].
    • Climate Protection: The Naturstiftung David is actively engaged in the energy transition through projects such as the energy-efficient renovation of sports facilities and the development of software for bat-adapted operation of wind turbines. Additionally, it conducts climate protection projects in collaboration with municipalities and districts[1][3].
    • Species Protection: The foundation advocates for the protection of various species, including the wildcat, bats, stag beetles, and bee-eaters. It has also rediscovered rare cherry varieties and replanted fruit trees[2].

    Long-term Commitment

    The Naturstiftung David remains active in the regions even after completing its major projects. It continues to carry out projects to support sheep farming (Project Weidewonne) and to preserve valuable nature conservation areas. Furthermore, it plans a future presence in Berlin as part of the KlimaWildnisZentrale[2][3].

    The Naturstiftung David is an exemplary example of sustainable and future-oriented engagement in the field of nature and climate protection, which has both local and nationwide significance.

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