Under the patronage of the myclimate foundation, the following organisations will be introducing themselves during the Race for Nature in Arosa. Their work and continuous commitment are essential for the sustainable treatment of our natural environment to create a future worth living in.
The Alpine Initiative organisation aims to protect the unique, complex and ecologically sensitive Alpine region and to preserve it as a habitat. Alpine Initiative implements a sustainable transport policy and is dedicated to climate protection measures.
Since 1960, the Aqua Viva organisation has been committed to protecting and renaturing the local water habitats so that Switzerland can continue enjoying its vibrant streams, rivers and lakes in the future.
Bergwaldprojektt (Mountain Forest Project) is a non-profit foundation founded in 1987 with the purpose of promoting the preservation, care and protection of the forest and the cultural landscape in the mountain region.
The Bruno Manser Fund (BMF) was founded in 1991 and champions fairness in the tropical forest. The fund is committed to preserving the endangered tropical rainforests with their biodiversity and is particularly dedicated to the rights of the rainforest population.
Fairunterwegs (Fairjourney) is an association founded in 1977 by development organisations and open-minded travel agencies. Fairjourney scrutinises the social, cultural, ecological and economic impact of tourism from a developmental perspective and advocates for the rights of people in the destinations and the environment.
The foundation is committed to preserving the diversity of species and has launched a variety of projects to support vibrant and colourful biodiversity.
By supporting species and habitats that are particularly worth preserving, the Naturnetz association makes measurable contributions to biodiverse natural and cultural landscapes in Switzerland. Their association's field of activity mainly includes the enhancement and maintenance of natural reserves and other ecologically valuable areas.
The Snowstainability association was founded in May 2022 by Swiss-Ski and its sustainability partner BKW. Together they are working to ensure that the snow sports of the future are more sustainable so that they can be enjoyed by future generations.
The diverse areas of the Swiss Parks Network are mainly located in the (Pre-)Alps and the Jura mountains. The association works to preserve and maintain valuable cultural and natural landscapes, strengthen the sustainable regional economy and promote education for sustainable development. In addition, locals and visitors alike are made aware of the ecological, cultural, historical and economic characteristics of the regions.
The climate protection organisation POW works in nine European countries and has been active in Switzerland since 2017. POW is involved in advocacy, nutrition, mobility and education, with the aim of strengthening the involvement of the outdoor community in climate protection through positive communication and raising awareness as well as through political advocacy.
Restor is a platform that connects people and projects with scientific data, monitoring tools and funding, as well as with each other, to increase the impact, scale and sustainability of these efforts. Restor accelerates the preservation and restoration of natural environments for the benefit of people, biodiversity and the climate.
There-for-you.com is a crowd-donating platform that supports global projects relating to climate protection, animal welfare, child welfare, as well as social and humanitarian causes.
The foundation Umwelteinsatz was founded in 1976 and plans, finds volunteers for and supports group projects conducted by these volunteers across Switzerland to protect cultural landscapes and maintain the natural environment, with a focus on dry wall construction.
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