The Karwendel Nature Park is the largest nature park in Austria and the oldest protected area in Tyrol. Unique landscapes such as the Großer Ahornboden and the source of the Isar River are located within the protected area. To preserve these important habitats, and thus the diversity of animals and plants, nature conservation in this area is essential.

This specifically involves projects such as peatland restoration, which return areas to their natural state. The preservation of cultural landscapes such as the Großer Ahornboden also plays an important role; and last but not least, educating visitors to the park.

The conservation initiative is part of a combined project

Companies investing in this project support not only nature conservation but also a certified climate project – thus creating double the value. For each tonne of CO₂ saved through contributions to a certified climate project, a funding amount flows to the Karwendel Nature Park. In this way, we enable diverse activities that preserve local ecosystems and support the training of climate educators.

Currently, the nature conservation is combined with a certified wind project in Turkey (climatepartner.com/1525). The wind turbines generate renewable energy, which is fed into the local grid and thus reduce the need for fossil energy sources.

Combined climate projects to date

• Microloans for solar lamps and improved cookstoves, India (climatepartner.com/1611)

• Solar energy, India (climatepartner.com/1429)

• Forest protection, Mataven, Colombia (climatepartner.com/1402)