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Wilderness International
Dresden, DEImpact-drivenFoundationClimate & Environmental ProtectionDevelopment Cooperation
Impact2Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2008
LocationDresden
About Wilderness International
wilderness-international.org is a non-profit foundation dedicated to the permanent protection of ecologically valuable and acutely threatened wilderness areas, particularly primeval and rainforests. The organization legally acquires these lands and secures them long-term to preserve biodiversity and promote climate stability. Through an innovative model, individuals can protect one square meter of forest for 1€. To date, over 20 million square meters of primeval forest have been secured, binding more than 1.2 million tons of CO2. Transparency is ensured through certificates with aerial photos and geocoordinates. wilderness-international.org maintains teams in Germany, Peru, and Canada, focusing on conservation projects in the Amazon region of Peru and on Canada's west coast.
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Sustainability Goals
Life on Land
Protecting threatened wilderness for biodiversity
The organization acquires and permanently safeguards primeval forests and rainforests in Peru and Canada, preserving biodiversity and unique ecosystems.
Climate Action
Fostering climate stability through forest protection
By permanently protecting forests, Wilderness International binds over 1.2 million tons of CO2, actively contributing to mitigating climate change.
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Q1How does wilderness-international.org protect forests and what impact does it achieve?+
The organization legally acquires and permanently protects ecologically valuable and acutely threatened wilderness areas, primarily primeval and rainforests. To date, over 20 million square meters of primeval forest have been protected, permanently binding over 1.2 million tons of CO2. This significantly contributes to biodiversity conservation and climate stability.
Q2Where does wilderness-international.org maintain offices and where are the protected areas located?+
wilderness-international.org maintains teams in Germany (headquartered in Dresden), Peru, and Canada. Conservation efforts focus on the Amazon region of Peru and the west coast of Canada.
Q3Where can interested individuals find current job openings at wilderness-international.org?+
Current job openings at wilderness-international.org can be found on the organization's website at https://wilderness-international.org/news/umweltbildungs-koordinator-in-gesucht. Open positions are published directly there.
Q4Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does wilderness-international.org contribute to?+
wilderness-international.org primarily contributes to SDG 15 "Life on Land" through the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity. Additionally, the organization supports SDG 13 "Climate Action" by binding CO2 in protected forests.
Q5How does wilderness-international.org ensure the transparency and effectiveness of its conservation measures?+
The organization provides donors with certificates featuring aerial photos and geocoordinates to precisely track their protected forest. A comprehensive process expert opinion from BAUM e.V. also verifies the effectiveness of their work.
Q6What are the ways to support wilderness-international.org?+
Individuals can support through direct donations, wilderness sponsorships as gifts, conservation subscriptions, or legacy donations. Participation in school-based wilderness runs and corporate partnerships are also avenues for collaboration.
