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Climate Protection Projects

Our high-quality projects promote quantifiable climate protection and greater sustainability
worldwide Austria Brazil Burundi Colombia Dominican Republic Ethiopia Fiji Germany India Indonesia Kenya Laos Liechtenstein Madagascar Malawi Mongolia Nepal Nicaragua Romania Rwanda Solomon Islands Switzerland Tanzania Uganda
. Our projects cover the areas of Biochar, Biogas, Biomass, Efficient cook stoves, Energy Efficiency, Hydro power, Land Use and Forestry, Solar, Transport, Waste Management and Compost and Water (Purification & Saving) and they contribute to the
SDGs SDG 1 No poverty SDG 2 Zero Hunger SDG 3 Good health and well-being SDG 4 Quality Education SDG 5 Gender equity SDG 6 Clean water and sanitary facilities SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy SDG 8 Decent work and economic growth SDG 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure SDG 10 Reduce inequalities SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production SDG 13 Climate Actions SDG 14 Life below water SDG 15 Life on land SDG 16 Peace and justice strong institutions
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Sunny meadow at the edge of the forest with tall fir trees and blue sky, showing an intact ecosystem and the importance of forests for climate protection.
Climate-optimised forest management with Wytweiden ValForêt
A couple of coffee farmers proudly hold charcoal in their hands in front of a coffee plant with ripe coffee cherries in the background.
Permanent Carbon Removal: Biochar in Coffee Cultivation in Colombia
A mobile energy storage unit from emost is set up on an alpine meadow with a scenic mountain backdrop. Logs are stacked nearby, and a control device is connected to the system. On the right, a mechanical arm, possibly from a drone, is visible.
Support Programme for the Replacement of Diesel Generators
An aerial view shows an extensive moorland area with water surfaces and dry plant cover, surrounded by forests and stretching out under a cloudless sky.
Rewetting with peat moss cultivation - Gnarrenburger Moor, Germany
A white boat with a Swiss flag moving across a serene lake, surrounded by green forests and mountains.
Support programme for alternative propulsion systems in shipping, DACH region
A dense forest with moss-covered ground, tufts of grass and scattered tree trunks. In the background are trees and shrubs that form dense vegetation.
Raised bog renaturalisation in a protected forest in the canton of Lucerne
A wooded area with tall pines, densely surrounded by young trees and moss covering the forest floor. Rays of light break through the canopy and illuminate the greenery.
Climate-Adapted Forest Renewal in Herzfelde in Brandenburg, Germany
A woman in a colorful sari sits barefoot on a step in front of a mud house, gently holding the hands of a laughing little boy. In the background, another person stands by the wall, and a dirt path leads into the countryside.
Women's Self-Help Groups enable efficient Cook Stoves in Odisha, India
A wooden raised hide stands at the edge of an autumnal meadow, surrounded by trees with colorful foliage. A dense forest stretches out in the background.
Märchenwiese Ichlim – Moor Rewetting in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
An elderly man wearing a cap smiles at the camera, with a green landscape in the background.
Landscape Restoration in Ethiopia
A modern building with large glass windows stands behind an outdoor pool, from which water flows through a stainless steel waterfall. The sky is reflected in the windows, and the surroundings appear calm and relaxing.
Renewable heating system at the Frauenfeld indoor swimming pool
A woman crouches in front of a traditional stove, preparing a meal by adding wood to the fire.
Efficient Cookstoves for Rural Communities in the Tea Highlands in Kenya
An elderly African woman cooks using a portable gas stove outside her home, watched by four small children in school uniforms.
Reduced Consumption of Firewood and Charcoal through Efficient Cook Stoves in Malawi
Aerial view of agricultural fields with alternating rows of crops and white coverings. Some trees are aligned along the edges of the fields.
Agroforestry support programme in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein
A passenger ferry travels on blue water, making waves and foam, captured from an aerial perspective.
Support programme for vessels with eco-friendly propulsion venti35 in Switzerland
Close-up of a technical room with insulated pipes and brass valves, part of an energy-efficient heating or ventilation system.
Support programme for sustainable process heat in industry
Close-up of a monarch butterfly with orange and black wings, perched on a plant with small yellow and red flowers.
District heating for the butterflies at Papiliorama in Switzerland
Lettuce growing in a greenhouse
Geothermal energy pilot project: sustainable vegetable production using renewable geothermal heating
An ibex surveys its surroundings
Beatenberg-Habkern Natural Forest Reserve in the Canton of Bern
A winding path leads through a green landscape with blooming fruit trees and yellow flower fields, with a farmhouse in the background.
Support programme for standard fruit trees in Switzerland
Reforested area with young trees protected by plastic tubes, surrounded by dense greenery and coniferous forest in the background – an example of climate action through sustainable forestry.
Climate-adapted forest management in the Zofingen region, Switzerland
Local woman sits next to her new efficient cook stove.
Forest Conservation through Efficient Cook Stoves in the Himalayas
A woman is positioned next to a cooking stove in action.
Efficient Cook Stoves for Returnees in Burundi
A calm river winds through a dense, green rainforest, reflecting in the still water. The sky is partly cloudy and a light mist drifts over the forest, creating a peaceful and mystical atmosphere.
Rainforest Protection Thanks to Indigenous Communities in Solomon Islands
A male capercaillie in splendour, with a fan-shaped, erect tail and shiny green breast plumage, courts in front of a female capercaillie. They are in a natural forest habitat with pine trees, suggesting their natural environment in the wild. The play of light and shadow emphasises the natural scene.
Climate-Optimised Forest management in the Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland
Portrait of a woman with short hair and colorful jewelry outdoors. The background is blurred and shows a vast landscape.
Protection of Tanzanian Forests for Indigenous Peoples, Wildlife and the Climate
A group of children carries chairs and cardboard boxes across a grassy field. The children appear to be in a rural area, with trees and a fence in the background. Some of the children are laughing and seem happy.
Ceramic Purifiers for Clean Drinking Water in Laos
Bundles of dyed cotton in various colors arranged on a white background.
Circular Economy Through Plastic Recycling in Romania
A large, modern greenhouse with rows of green plants in pots under a glass roof.
Support Programme for Climate-friendly Greenhouse Heating in Switzerland
Heat pumps on the roof of an apartment building
Support Programme for Heat Pumps in Apartment Buildings in Switzerland
Close-up of wood pellets with a green pine branch on top.
Support Programme for environmentally friendly pellet heating in Switzerland
A woman in traditional clothing stands in front of a thatched-roof hut. Next to her is a rustic table with household items. In the background, banana plants and a blue sky can be seen.
Safe water through the power of the sun in Uganda
A tranquil pond in a forest clearing, surrounded by trees and reeds, reflecting the blue sky with a few clouds.
Renaturation of Swiss Upland Moors
Close-up of a delicate pink orchid with yellow accents, surrounded by green fern leaves in a tropical setting.
Indigenous communities protect rainforest in Fiji
A person with a pink headscarf and colorful clothing sits next to a white, long-haired yak on a meadow, with another yak in the background.
Pastoral Nomads take Climate Action in Mongolia
Misty forest at sunrise, with sunbeams piercing through the trees. The damp forest floor is covered in moss and wet leaves, creating a mysterious and serene atmosphere.
Climate-optimised forest management in the canton Solothurn (Switzerland)
A gorilla sits in dense greenery, looking thoughtfully to the side, partially obscured by leaves.
Stoves reduce Pressure on Mountain Gorilla Habitat in Rwanda
A group of smiling children in school uniforms joyfully posing for the camera in a lively schoolyard.
Clean Drinking Water for Schools in Uganda
A group of students in maroon school uniforms sit in a classroom and study together. In the background, a chalkboard with written notes and formulas is visible, and several lamps hang from the ceiling.
Solar Energy for Education and Jobs in Tanzania
A man in green work clothes shapes a large ceramic pot in a workshop. In the background, another worker can be seen working with several pots.
Back to the Green Island with Efficient Stoves in Madagascar
Close-up of an earthworm wriggling through moist soil.
Fertile soil as a natural CO₂ sink in the Lake Constance region
A woman wearing a blue hat kneels on the ground, planting seedlings in a clearing, surrounded by dense trees.
Community Reforestation in Nicaragua
A man stands in front of a traditional hut with a thatched roof and points to a small solar panel attached to a tree. The scene suggests a rural setting, possibly in a region where solar energy helps to improve living conditions. It is a beautiful day with soft sunlight illuminating the scene.
Off-grid Solar Power and pioneering e-Waste Management in Kenya
Future-proof Warmth from Nature: Support Programme for Heat Pumps in Switzerland
A woman in a pink top and a red headscarf laughs while shaping mud bricks in front of a stone house.
Savings Groups Enable Women to Afford an Efficient Cook Stove in Kenya
Two workers with yellow helmets and orange safety vests are installing large solar panels under a cloudy sky. In the background, trees and hills are visible.
Solar Power Plant Replaces Fossil Energy in the Dominican Republic
A natural wetland landscape with tall grasses and shallow water in the foreground. Bare trees stand in the background under a cloudy sky, creating a calm and slightly moody atmosphere.
Moorland as a climate protector: renaturation of the Königsmoor in Schleswig-Holstein
Shower head from which water is flowing, against a blue background.
Distribution of discounted Water-saving Shower Heads throughout Switzerland
A woman in a red sari bends over a rectangular cement water tank. In the background, there are green fields and a simple house.
Biogas Plants for over 8000 Families in India
Two women carrying large branches on their shoulders through a field of tall grass, surrounded by dense forest.
Less Deforestation of the Rainforest due to Efficient Cook Stoves in Kenya
A man stands in front of a mud house holding a large red beet with leaves in his hand, smiling at the camera.
From Waste to Organic Fertiliser in Nepal
A woman stands next to a masonry well in a rural setting, with inscriptions visible on the well.
Biogas Plants in Rural Settings in India
A white stork walks through a wet meadow in the golden light of the setting sun, surrounded by autumn vegetation.
Renaturation of the Gelliner Bruch in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Swiss PostAuto electric bus on a rural road, surrounded by green fields and clear skies – promoting zero-emission transport.
Support Programme for Electric and Hybrid Trolleybuses in Switzerland
A woman and a young girl sit on the floor in a simple kitchen. The woman is cooking on a gas stove while the girl sits beside her. Two onions and a knife are on the floor.
Biogas for rural Households in India
An industrial facility with a tall chimney, yellow containers, and several buildings. In the background, trees and hills can be seen.
Wood-Based Biomass Instead of Gas Boiler in Brazil
A modern white tower building is situated on a plaza with mountains in the background.
Wood Chips Replace Fossil Fuels (Switzerland)
A man smiles and stands in a modestly furnished room with rustic brick and plaster walls. He holds up a switched-on blue lamp hanging from the ceiling and casts a warm light on the surroundings. In the background is a plain wooden door and a neatly organised shelf housing everyday objects.
Animal Manure Produces Clean Biogas in Indonesia
A woman in traditional clothing stands in front of a mud hut and a solar panel in a dry landscape. She is smiling and wearing a yellow cloth over her shoulder.
Solar Panels for Education and Quality of Life in Ethiopia and Kenya
A man in work clothes and a white safety helmet stands in a dense forest, surrounded by large trees and lush vegetation.
Electricity from FSC Wood Waste in the Amazon
Two men are working on a stone wall along a riverbed. They are using tools and scaffolding to construct the wall. In the background, trees and large boulders can be seen.
Stable Power Supply Thanks to Hydropower in Indonesia
A group of people stands in a garden holding signs while smiling cheerfully at the camera. A small child stands in the foreground, looking to the side.
Small-Scale Farmers Reforest Forests in Uganda
A multi-story building with white and red exterior walls and black balconies. In the top right, there is a pink circle with the text "Take advantage of up to 30% discount!".
Applying weather forecasts to heat housing efficiently in Switzerland

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