Piano on the Mountain – Music for our Planet

How can we support young people in actively engaging with a future worth living – with positive images and a shared vision for a good life? This question is at the heart of our project ‘SDGs in Motion’, in which young people become part of the change themselves through their own actions related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – through sport, art and creative leisure activities. One such person is pianist Chiara Schmidt, who transformed the high alpine landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Parc into a place of musical and emotional encounter. Her concert against the impressive backdrop of the melting glacier became a unique plea for more climate protection and a declaration of love for our fragile planet.

Join and win: The Naturefriends International PhotoChallenge has started!

Whether you're admiring stunning landscapes from a train window, discovering hidden natural gems while hiking, cycling through remote villages, gliding silently across the water in a kayak, or chatting with locals on a bus – traveling without using a plan allows you to experience nature, culture, and people in an intense and climate-friendly way. Travel sustainably – capture the moment and win great prizes!

World Environment Day: Plastic pollution threatens the environment, health and tourism

On the occasion of the World Environment Day, Naturefriends International is drawing attention to the importance of an intact natural environment for people and the economy. A functioning ecosystem is an indispensable basis for tourism. This year's focus on ‘plastic pollution’ once again emphasizes the urgency of concrete measures – also in the travel and leisure industry.

CLIMATE HIKES: Hiking for climate justice!

Calling all hiking enthusiasts! Naturefriends International, together with its partners, has developed the ‘Climate Hikes Guideline’ and accompanying training materials as part of the Climate Hikes project. They combine the joy of hiking with raising environmental awareness. With this wealth of tools, you can develop your own Climate Hike on environmental topics of your choice and adapt it to different target groups.

The 2024 Climate Fund Impact Report is out!

We are thrilled to share the 2024 Climate Fund Impact Report, showcasing the remarkable efforts of our Naturefriends organizations in Senegal and Mali. Their impactful work is not just outlined in words but also brought to life in captivating videos.

In 2024, the focus of the Climate Fund's activities was on planting fruit trees—an endeavor that has taken root in both countries.