Environment

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

ERNEST HEMINGWAY

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Daughters for Earth

Women & Climate | Daughters for Earth is a fund and a movement of women and girls rising up to mobilize $100 million in support of women’s efforts to protect and restore Earth.

Daughters for Earth

Daughters for Earth is a fund and a movement of women and girls rising up to mobilize $100 million in support of women’s efforts to protect and restore Earth.

Worldwide

Women & Climate

2022

<div><span style="color: #000000;">Women and girls are playing pivotal roles in climate solutions, yet their work is often not seen, supported, or recognized. Guided by three core scientific principles that include protecting 50% of Earth, shifting to regenerative agriculture, and renewable energy, Daughters for Earth is focused on three goals: </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;">Goal #1 – <b>Rapidly fund Daughters on the frontlines.</b> Women are leading some of the most important efforts to protect and restore the Earth but lack the funding they need to sustain and grow their efforts. </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;">Goal #2 – <b>Mobilize Daughters at the grassroots level to make changes in their lives and communities.</b> Women and girls everywhere could be a “Powerhouse for Change” but their potential remains untapped. </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;">Goal #3 -<b> Raise public awareness about the role of women in solving the climate crisis.</b> Daughters voices must be heard, and their leadership recognized. </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;">Learn more at <a href="http://www.daughtersforearth.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.daughtersforearth.org</a> today. </span></div>

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

<p><strong><span lang="EN-US">In summer 2018,</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span><b><span lang="EN-US">Fish in Focus</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">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.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">The project</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">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.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">By presenting beautiful</span></strong><span lang="EN-US">, 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.</span></p> <p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.ecofilm.se/en/projects/fish-in-focus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a></p>

<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="" /><p class="carousel-jcajf-caption">Photo: Johan Bergmark</p></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="" /><p class="carousel-jcajf-caption">Photo: Martin Falklind</p></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

<p style="font-weight: 400;">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.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">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.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">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.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more: <a href="https://www.tiaminbrist.se/artiklar-44334259">website</a></p> <p> </p>

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

<p><strong>The Baltic Sea</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>To achieve the most impact</strong>, 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.</p> <p><strong>Their primary aim</strong> is to ‘bend the curve’ on eutrophication and reach a state where the Baltic Sea starts restoring itself, by 2030.</p> <p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.raceforthebaltic.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a></p>

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

<p><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The ZEITZ foundation’s "4C" philosophy balances Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce to benefit land, wildlife, and rural communities. The Zeitz foundation has </span><span data-contrast="auto">supported</span><span data-contrast="auto"> award-winning schools,</span><span data-contrast="auto"> the first female ranger academy in East Africa,</span><span data-contrast="auto"> ecosystem restoration through large-scale reforestation, cultural preservation through ancestral beading, sustainable water management, and world-class wildlife conservation</span><span data-contrast="auto"> efforts</span><span data-contrast="auto">, </span><span data-contrast="auto">such as</span><span data-contrast="auto"> the</span><span data-contrast="auto"> establishment of a rhino</span> <span data-contrast="auto">sanctuary that will eventually be the largest in the world</span><span data-contrast="auto">! </span><span data-contrast="auto">It is hoped that r</span><span data-contrast="auto">hinos and other endangered species will have a safe long-term habitat and migratory corridors in the Sanctuary.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p>Learn more: <a href="https://zeitzfoundation.org">website</a></p>

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