Protection and conservation of waters and wetlands

The Michael Otto Foundation funds and supports projects for protection of rivers and streams, lakes, seas and wetlands. With the declared intention of setting signs and creating motivation for other trailblazing initiatives. And with the aim of conserving the environment for future generations. more

Our fields of action:

Funding

The Michael Otto Foundation provides funding for innovative environmental projects. This is done by financing major nature conservation projects, and by helping young people to implement their own “Aqua Projects”.
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Education

Education and awareness raising are essentials for action to improve the environment. The Michael Otto Foundation contributes by setting up academic chairs, and by supporting research and educational institutions.
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Dialogue

In the event of conflicts of interest, the Michael Otto Foundation takes on a mediating role to work with policy makers from nature conservation, government, science and the business community for constructive solutions to meet the needs of humankind and nature.
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