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“The earth is a fine place and worth fighting for”

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Ongoing projects

Alpine Quest

Climate awareness | Alpine Quest is the first all-female-led expedition to cross the Alps from Vienna to Monaco. Led by Loubna Freih, the team will cover 2000km on bikes, skis and foot, while raising awareness on climate change & water preservation.

Alpine Quest

Alpine Quest is the first all-female-led expedition to cross the Alps from Vienna to Monaco. Led by Loubna Freih, the team will cover 2000km on bikes, skis and foot, while raising awareness on climate change & water preservation.

The Alps

Climate awareness

2025

Alpine Quest, Forging New Paths: The first female-led Alpine Crossing Loubna Freih, 2024 Ironman World Champion, leads an all-female relay team on bikes, skis and trail running on a 2’000 km Alpine crossing from Vienna to Monaco. Joined by elite women athletes and a leading Swiss glaciologist the route spans 65 glaciers, with an elevation gain of 80’000m, leaving from Vienna on 1 March 2025 and taking an estimated 60 days. Through the Alpine Quest Foundation, the expedition aims to raise awareness on glacier retreat and water conservation during the UN International Year of Glacier Preservation while celebrating women’s connection to nature through sport. The adventure and its scientific findings will be documented in a film and shared in schools further highlighting glacier and water preservation to inspire and empower future generations, while creating a lasting impact. For further information: <a href="http://www.alpinequest.org/">www.alpinequest.org</a>   Content credit: Alpine Quest Photo credit: Aurélie Gonin

ClientEarth

Environmental Litigation | ClientEarth is one of the world’s most ambitious environmental organisations. We work in partnership across borders, systems and sectors, using the law to protect all life on earth.

ClientEarth

ClientEarth is one of the world’s most ambitious environmental organisations. We work in partnership across borders, systems and sectors, using the law to protect all life on earth.

Global

Environmental Litigation

2025

We believe that a future in which people and planet thrive together isn’t just possible: it’s essential. We use the power of the law to change the system – informing, implementing and enforcing the law, advising decision-makers on policy and training legal and judicial professionals. ClientEarth strives for a healthy planet where nature and all people can thrive together. A planet with resilient, diverse ecosystems; a safe and stable climate; an environment that is free of toxins, with clean air, soil and water – all underpinned by strong environmental justice and rule of law. Systemic change needs coordinated action at a global scale. Our interventions around the world are innovative and often high risk. Our expertise spans jurisdictions, crossing borders and many different areas of the law – from energy transition to protecting biodiversity. Our team of lawyers and policy experts are dedicated to protecting life on Earth focusing on the most pressing environmental challenges. Learn more: <a href="https://www.clientearth.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>

Ecofilm – Fish in Focus

Bluer Planet | An ambitious, groundbreaking project aimed at raising awareness of the numerous environmental challenges facing Scandinavian aquatic life.

Ecofilm – Fish in Focus

An ambitious, groundbreaking project aimed at raising awareness of the numerous environmental challenges facing Scandinavian aquatic life.

Sweden

Bluer Planet

2019

In summer 2018, Fish in Focus started their work in Swedish lakes, rivers, marshlands and coastlines, with the goal is to capture the mysterious aquatic life on film. The work has already resulted in numerous educational films, event and talks. And more is to come. The documentation of life in Swedish waters is continuing. Dedicated photographers, film makers and experts, are spending whole seasons in the field to reveal interesting happenings. The project aims to raise awareness of the factors behind declining fish stocks – both in Scandinavia and worldwide. Over-fishing, hydro power, industrial waste, plastic, overfertilization, climate change, habitat loss and poaching are just some of the threats facing these unique habitats. By presenting beautiful, compelling imagery of our aquatic ecosystems, it is more likely that people in general, as well as decision makers, will engage in preserving these most precious of resources. Seeing the ecosystems beneath the surface with your own eyes, gives a more profound understanding of their importance to us humans – and hopefully they will be more difficult to ignore. Learn more: <a href="https://www.ecofilm.se/en/projects/fish-in-focus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>

<div class="carousel-item active"><img width="1058" height="1152" src="https://jonasandchristinaafjochnickfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screenshot-2020-08-24-at-11.32.11-1058×1152.png" class="d-block w-100" alt="" />Photo: Johan Bergmark</div><div class="carousel-item"><img width="1124" height="1152" src="https://jonasandchristinaafjochnickfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screenshot-2020-08-24-at-11.32.54-1124×1152.png" class="d-block w-100" alt="" />Photo: Martin Falklind</div>

Lethal Thiamine deficiency

Thiamine Research | Many species, belonging to different animal classes of wild animal species suffer today in an episodic pattern of thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency that entire ecosystem is under a life-threatening situation.

Lethal Thiamine deficiency

Many species, belonging to different animal classes of wild animal species suffer today in an episodic pattern of thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency that entire ecosystem is under a life-threatening situation.

Sweden

Thiamine Research

2024

Thiamine, an essential vitamin in our cells, responsible for basic metabolic functions in all biological cells. Deficiency results in disturbance of metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and protein, the most basic compounds. As a consequence, the secondary effects of thiamine deficiency are devastating, such as a defect immune system against bacteria, fungus and virus, degree of aggression, laboured respiration, worsening sensory functions, reduced growth, and very serious effects on reproduction, including direct mortality. Thus, thiamine deficiency results in a whole spectrum of serious disorders, some obvious and easy to diagnose, others are more subtle and could be mistaken for other disorders. The list of affected species from different animal classes is getting long and now includes mussels, fish, reptiles, mammals, insects and birds. The overall goal of the research is now to find the underlying cause of thiamine deficiency, i.e., how and by what it arises in our ecosystems. Learn more: <a href="https://www.tiaminbrist.se/artiklar-44334259">website</a>

Race For The Baltic

Baltic Sea health | A non-profit organisation with a mission to ensure a healthy Baltic Sea.

Race For The Baltic

A non-profit organisation with a mission to ensure a healthy Baltic Sea.

Sweden

Baltic Sea health

2020

The Baltic Sea is one of the world’s most polluted seas and has a dead zone twice the size of Denmark. Race For The Baltic is a solution and business-oriented non-profit organisation founded by Zennström Philanthropies, whose mission is to improve the health of the Baltic Sea. To achieve the most impact, they focus their efforts on the predominant issue, namely eutrophication, which causes dead bottoms, algae blooms, fish mortality, and poor water transparency. Race For The Baltic work in collaboration with researchers, governmental institutions, other non-profit organisations, the private sector, and entrepreneurs. Their primary aim is to ‘bend the curve’ on eutrophication and reach a state where the Baltic Sea starts restoring itself, by 2030. Learn more: <a href="https://www.raceforthebaltic.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>

ZEITZ Foundation

Rhino Sanctuary | The ZEITZ foundation supports socially and ecologically responsible projects that inspire and achieve the highest sustainability standards through Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce (the 4Cs).

ZEITZ Foundation

The ZEITZ foundation supports socially and ecologically responsible projects that inspire and achieve the highest sustainability standards through Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce (the 4Cs).

Kenya

Rhino Sanctuary

2024

A non-profit organization registered in Germany and Kenya, the ZEITZ foundation was founded by Jochen Zeitz in 2008. The Foundation creates and supports inclusive, holistic conservation projects that improve livelihoods, foster intercultural dialogue, and achieve long-term positive impact and sustainability. The ZEITZ foundation’s "4C" philosophy balances Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce to benefit land, wildlife, and rural communities. The Zeitz foundation has supported award-winning schools, the first female ranger academy in East Africa, ecosystem restoration through large-scale reforestation, cultural preservation through ancestral beading, sustainable water management, and world-class wildlife conservation efforts, such as the establishment of a rhino sanctuary that will eventually be the largest in the world! It is hoped that rhinos and other endangered species will have a safe long-term habitat and migratory corridors in the Sanctuary. Learn more: <a href="https://zeitzfoundation.org">website</a>

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