NABU Seas without Plastic (Meere ohne Plastik) - Marine Litter Prevention Germany

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Enriched Foundation · Found: 2026-03-11 11:22

Comprehensive NABU project since 2010 addressing plastic pollution through cleanups, monitoring, education, and regional waste prevention. Established Fishing for Litter in Germany in 2011. Funded by NABU budget, Federal Environment Agency, and Animal Welfare Foundation Boesche. Ghost net clearing in fjord planned by summer 2026.

Source: https://tierschutzstiftung-boesche.de/?lang=en&page_id=391

Funding Details

Contact: Tierschutz-Stiftung Wolfgang Bösche, Ina-Seidel-Straße 1, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany. Phone: 0531 342288. Email: info@tierschutzstiftung-boesche.de
Last Checked: 2026-04-20 10:33

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Project must relate to animal welfare, species protection, or environmental conservation
Applicant must be an eligible nonprofit or registered organization (NGO format typical)

Project Scope

Project should demonstrate direct benefit to animals or marine/natural ecosystems
Relevant scope includes marine litter cleanup, coastal protection, biodiversity, and environmental education

Required Documents

Submit formal application via the foundation's Funding Grant Application form
Review Funding Grant Guidelines before applying (available on foundation website)

Constraints

Co-funding from other sources (e.g., Federal Environment Agency) appears acceptable and common
Focus appears primarily on Germany, particularly coastal regions (North Sea, Baltic Sea)

Historical Context

The foundation supported the NABU "Seas without Plastic" project with a specific grant for spring 2016 activities (beach cleanup, public information event, art installation). NABU's project itself has been running since 2010, and Fishing for Litter was established in Germany in 2011. Ghost net clearing in a fjord was planned for summer 2026, suggesting ongoing foundation support for such projects.

Why it was added

Coastal cleanup/beach litter Baltic North Sea

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