fundación Biodiversidad

WHO WE ARE

A specialised and motivated team

The essence of the institution is the team, along with the Board of Trustees, the Advisory Board, the project partners and the different collaborating organizations.

We are a multidisciplinary, specialised and motivated team of about 70 people working daily to preserve the natural heritage and biodiversity, acting against climate change and promoting green economy. We are convinced that our daily input assists in the conservation of the natural environment we belong to.

We are specialised in the management of public funds and the development of large and multi-stakeholder projects.

BIODIVERSITY IS LIFE

WHAT WE DO

We work to protect Biodiversity, that is, life on Earth, social wellbeing and a sustainable economic development

At Fundación Biodiversidad we commit to the conservation, sustainable use and improvement of the natural heritage. We create jobs and to have a positive social impact.

We work to protect terrestrial ecosystems, the species living in them and their genetic structures. It is thanks to those ecosystems that there is life on earth.
We preserve the marine ecosystems and the coast.
We act against climate change, reducing the carbon footprint and we promote responsible consumption habits.
We promote an economic development, compatible with the preservation of the natural heritage and biodiversity. We encourage the ecological transition of the economy.
We foster collaboration and strengthen ties outside our borders with a single aim in mind: the creation of synergies to face global challenges

LINES OF ACTION

Terrestrial biodiversity

Terrestrial ecosystems, the species that inhabit them and their genetic structures are what help maintain life on Earth; they regulate the climate, and the quality of air and water. They provide us with food, raw materials, energy, medicines and other resources which are basic for our health, wellbeing and

Marine and coastal biodiversity

The marine environment is very rich in biodiversity and supports long-standing economic activities, such as fishing and aquaculture. We promote programmes to preserve marine environments and coasts, with the participation of all the stakeholders involved.

Climate change and environmental quality

At Fundación Biodiversidad we study the effects of climate change and propose innovative solutions for adaptation, the improvement of energy efficiency and the use of renewable energies, as well as the reduction of CO2 emissions and carbon footprint along with the adoption of responsible consumption

Economy and green jobs

The world economy depends on a healthy biodiversity and ecosystems. At Fundación Biodiversidad we promote economic activities that respect the environment and ecological transition; we create green jobs and support entrepreneurs. We collaborate with the business sector to encourage

International relations

Environmental challenges know no borders. They require a global action and the collaboration between organisations and the European and international institutions. At Fundación Biodiversidad we promote internationalisation and cooperation with projects related to biodiversity conservation.

We channel funds to support organisations such as NGOs, research bodies, universities or foundations. Each year we collaborate on over 250 projects.
We carry out projects first hand.. These are large projects co-funded by European institutions.