Making room for nature in the Netherlands - Adessium Foundation

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Easing the burden on nature. We work to reduce the pressure on Dutch ecosystems, focusing on lowering nitrogen emissions and pesticide use. Stories ...

Source: https://www.adessium.org/en/programs/nature-and-living-environment/making-room-for-nature-in-the-netherlands/

Funding Details

Funder

Adessium Foundation

Funding Goal

Support nature conservation and restoration in the Netherlands by reducing ecosystem pressures (nitrogen, pesticides), driving large-scale nature restoration, and demonstrating nature-based solutions for societal challenges

Funding Amount

Not publicly disclosed. The foundation maintains a relatively stable grantmaking budget since 2009, based on returns from its endowment.

How to Apply

The Adessium Foundation does not have an open application process. They proactively approach potential partners. A portion of the annual budget is reserved for initiatives outside core programs to respond to urgent needs and crises. Organizations can contact the foundation at info@adessium.org or +31 182 646 100 to explore partnership possibilities.

Target Region

Netherlands

Contact

Adessium Foundation, Postbus 76, 2810 AB Reeuwijk, Netherlands. Phone: +31 182 646 100. Email: info@adessium.org. Program Managers: Nina Koopman and Loïs Schotanus.

Last Checked

2026-03-11 23:51

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Organization must be a nonprofit / non-commercial entity

Project Scope

• Work must align with one of Adessium's three Nature & Living Environment focus areas (nature restoration, ecosystem pressure reduction, or Mediterranean biodiversity)
• Projects should focus on the Netherlands for this specific sub-program

Constraints

• No open application process — foundation proactively identifies and approaches partners
• Contact the foundation directly (info@adessium.org) to explore partnership possibilities
• Foundation prioritizes lasting systemic change over short-term fixes

Summary

The Adessium Foundation's "Making Room for Nature in the Netherlands" program supports initiatives focused on nature conservation and restoration across the Netherlands. The program addresses the ongoing decline of biodiversity by pursuing three strategies: driving large-scale restoration of natural landscapes, building awareness of nature as a solution to societal challenges (flood protection, water security, drought resilience), and reducing pressures on ecosystems — particularly nitrogen emissions and pesticide use. The foundation is a Dutch family foundation based in Reeuwijk, Netherlands, with a relatively stable grantmaking budget funded from its endowment since 2009. It supports nonprofit organizations through direct grants, advisory support, and network connections. The broader "Nature and Living Environment" program also includes sub-programs on chemical pollution (healthy living environment) and Mediterranean Sea biodiversity. Critically, the Adessium Foundation does not have an open application process. Instead, they proactively approach potential partners and reserve part of their annual budget for initiatives outside their core programs to respond to urgent needs and crises. Organizations interested in funding would need to contact the foundation directly to explore partnership possibilities.

Historical Context

The foundation has maintained a relatively stable grantmaking budget since 2009, based on returns from its endowment. It is a well-established Dutch family foundation with ongoing programs.

Sources

• https://www.adessium.org/en/programs/nature-and-living-environment/making-room-for-nature-in-the-netherlands/
• https://www.adessium.org/en/programs/nature-and-living-environment/
• https://www.adessium.org/en/approach/
• https://www.adessium.org/en/our-grants/
• https://www.adessium.org/en/programs/nature-and-living-environment/resilient-mediterranean-sea/
• https://www.adessium.org/en/about-us/

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