Our Projects in the Unit Sustainable Development & Development Cooperation

Projects in America

Women’s Empowerment in Colombia

With the construction of a centre, the committed women will in future have the infrastructure necessary for workshops, seminars and other events. The commitment and initiative of the women's cooperative should serve as a model for other communities.

Green Filter in four Latin American Countries

The aim of the project is the immediate improvement of living conditions of the poorer rural population in five regions in Colombia, Paraguay, Mexico and Nicaragua. The green filter as the "natural" way to treat wastewater in constructed wetlands represents a plausible and viable alternative.

Projects in Africa

Organic Agriculture in a Smallholder Farming Community in Malawi

The focus is on organic farming, which on the one hand prefers native plant species and on the other does without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Thus a varied nutritional basis is to be created and at the same time nature and humans are to be sustainably protected.

Construction of a Green Filter in Burundi

Untreated wastewater has long polluted Lake Tanganyika. Now the water of a boarding school is to be cleaned with the help of a green filter. In this plant-based purification plant, large quantities of biological and chemical ingredients as well as germs and bacteria are eliminated.

"Inclusive Green Growth" Strategies

Enhancing local agricultural activities and protecting the environment for rural communities in the Kilombero District are the two most important aspects of our “Green Growth” in Tanzania themed work with the partner organization AWF (African Wildlife Foundation).

Sustainable community development in South Africa

In four communities in the KwaZulu Natal district, the inhabitants receive new and sustainable income opportunities through job creation in small businesses and the establishment of vegetable gardens. These measures contribute to the economic and ecological-sustainable development of the communities.

Projects in Asia

Protection of Mangrove Ecosystems in Shrimp Trade

Sustainable shrimp aquacultures in South Asia require permanent establishment and support not only on site. Along the value chain there is potential for communication and interaction in order to promote the protection of mangrove and shrimp habitats. Here, all actors are called upon to make sustainable use of ecosystem services.

Fisheries Management in Cambodia

In order to establish a democratically legitimated fishing committee, fishermen in the floating village of Phat Sanday on Lake Tonle Sap are supported by our project partner Fisheries Action Coalition Team (FACT). In addition, a no-catch zone will be designated and monitored within the community.

Organic Horticulture in India

There is a high demand for minor millets and organic vegetables in the region. Through this project we will revive the group of tribal dedicated farmers whose fore fathers were millet farmers and spread awareness and methods of farming organic millets and other seasonal crops.

Mangrove Protection in Sri Lanka and India

As a contribution to climate and coastal protection, intact mangrove ecosystems are of immense importance. They also play a key role in maintaining biological diversity and as a natural resource for the local population.

Overview of terminated projects

Contact

Udo Gattenlöhner

Executive Director

GNF Office Radolfzell 

Phone: +49 7732 9995 80

E-mail: gattenloehner@globalnature.org