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The Deutsche Wildtier Stiftung, founded in 1992 by the Hamburg entrepreneur Haymo G. Rethwisch, is a non-profit foundation under private law based in Hamburg. It is dedicated to the protection and promotion of native wildlife and their habitats.
The foundation's guiding principle is characterized by the goal of giving nature and wildlife a voice. The focus is on promoting environmental and nature conservation, science and research, education and training, as well as art and culture in these areas. The foundation strives to inspire people with the beauty and uniqueness of native wildlife and to counteract the alienation from nature, especially among children and young people[2].
The work of the Deutsche Wildtier Stiftung focuses on four central pillars:
The Deutsche Wildtier Stiftung pursues several sustainable goals and initiatives:
Since July 2024, the foundation's headquarters have been located in the wooden high-rise "Roots" in Hamburg's HafenCity, where the "Embassy of Wildlife" has also been opened. Additionally, the foundation maintains branches at Pariser Platz in Berlin-Mitte and at Gut Klepelshagen in Uckermark[1].
The Deutsche Wildtier Stiftung, with a foundation capital of 114.5 million euros and a balance sheet total of 178 million euros (as of 2023), is one of the largest and most influential nature conservation foundations in Europe[1].
