Sächsische Landesstiftung Natur und Umwelt

The Sächsische Landesstiftung Natur und Umwelt (LaNU) is a foundation under public law based in Dresden, founded in 1992 by the Free State of Saxony. The foundation is exclusively non-profit and focuses on the protection, preservation, and care of nature and landscape as the natural basis of all life.

The main mission of LaNU is to promote general understanding of the concerns of nature and environmental protection in science, education, and the public in the Free State of Saxony. The foundation is committed to the preservation and design of the natural environment, based on the principles of sustainability and non-profit.

• Nature Conservation: LaNU engages in nature conservation on its own lands and promotes projects such as the operation of nature conservation stations, the purchase and securing of biotope areas, and the restoration of ecosystems[3].
• Environmental Education: The foundation is involved in environmental education and offers a variety of events, workshops, training sessions, and conferences organized by the LaNU Academy[1][3].
• Education for Sustainable Development (BNE): In cooperation with the Saxon Ministry of Culture, LaNU promotes education for sustainable development in Saxony[3].

• Nature Conservation Fund: LaNU manages the Nature Conservation Fund, which financially supports third-party projects in the field of nature conservation. This includes land purchases, biotope development, and the restoration of ecosystems[2][3].
• Network of Young Nature Guardians: The foundation supports the statewide network of Young Nature Guardians to inspire and engage young people in nature conservation[3].
• Transparency: LaNU has joined the Initiative Transparent Civil Society and regularly provides detailed information about its activities, finances, and organizational goals to the public[5].