Biodiversity and ecosystems

The approach of the funded projects is to introduce people to the fascination of nature. The focus is always on combining environmental education with forward-looking, innovative concepts and modern technology.

Biodiversity 07/10/2024

Solar power for biodiversity monitoring in the Peruvian rainforest

Solar systems for a e-DNA research project in Peru ensure a sustainable energy supply for research and forest ranger stations.

Biodiversity 06/15/2023

"Restore our Bays": Coastal restoration in the U.S.A.

The Audi Environmental Foundation recently launched the "Restore our Bays" initiative to support and promote coastal restoration in the United States of America. As part of this project, two non-profit organizations, Save The Bay and The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, are supported with financial support from the Audi Environmental Foundation and volunteer work by Audi of America employees.

Biodiversity 04/14/2022

Completion of the feasibility study CO₂-regio

The Audi Foundation for the Environment provided financial support for a study on the subject of rebuilding and protecting peatland, the "CO₂-regio" feasibility study, which developed a catalog of measures designed to show farmers with land in peatland areas economically attractive, alternative uses.

Biodiversity 10/27/2021

Columns of biodiversity: Sustainable projects for species protection and environmental education

As part of the environmental project Steles of Biodiversity, old transformer houses are being transformed into new habitats for native animal species. In this way, environmental education sites are created that bring biodiversity and species diversity closer to the visitor.

Biodiversity 09/14/2021

Markus Wasmeier Open-Air Museum – The Fascination of the Bee

Going on a journey of discovery with the honeybee Pauline - now it’s possible in the Markus Wasmeier open-air museum Schliersee. For several years now, we and our project partner have been committed to bringing the fascinating world of bees closer to young and old. Have a look too!

Biodiversity 05/22/2021

Peatland protection is climate protection – “CO₂-Regio“ feasibility study

The Audi Environmental Foundation is financially supporting a study dealing with restoration and protection of peatlands, the feasibility study “CO₂-Regio”, which is developing a catalog of economically attractive, alternative uses for farmers.

Biodiversity 05/22/2020

10 years for nature conservation and biodiversity: Audi Environmental Foundation

Nature conservation and biological diversity – this is what the Audi Environmental Foundation has stood for for a decade with a large number of projects.

Biodiversity 12/01/2019

Planting trees against climate change – Audi Foundation supports research of oak forest

Planting trees against climate change - this is the idea behind the research project Oak forest, one of the first projects supported by the Audi Environmental Foundation.

Biodiversity 09/29/2019

Action against plastic waste in the sea and the Neckar River

Every year, around 10 million tonnes of plastic waste finds its way into our oceans. As a result, thousands upon thousands of marine animals perish. Together with Clear Rivers from Rotterdam, the Audi Environmental Foundation is committed to reducing plastic waste in waterways.

Biodiversity 06/02/2017

High-Tech Beehive – Smart HOBOS

Research on bee mortality - Smart HOBOS helps here. The high-tech beehive of the Audi Environmental Foundation collects valuable data.

Biodiversity 09/12/2011

International Metropolis Project

Experimental setup in different metropolises for intelligent climate change research.

Biodiversity 05/03/2011

Bee Colonies Move in at Audi Sites

In recent years, there has been a dramatic depletion of bee populations. There are many reasons for this. The reasons include the increase in numbers of varroa mites in beehives, a lack of food supply or the increasing use of pesticides. In addition, there is a lack of young beekeepers, who can take on this problem.

Biodiversity 11/14/2010

Top Bar Beehives at Schools

The Audi Environmental Foundation supports a project of the Bee Research Center at the Bavarian State Institute for Viticulture and Horticulture in the promotion of beekeeping in schools. The project is aimed at schools that do not keep bees yet.

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