Karl Kaus Stiftung für Tier und Natur

The Karl Kaus Foundation is a Northern German private foundation based in Bremen, committed since 1981 to the protection of animals and natural habitats. It was established on the initiative of Dr. Lieselotte Klaproth as a memorial fund in honor of her father Karl Kaus, to permanently dedicate the proceeds from his life's work to nature and animal conservation. The foundation supports numerous projects in the areas of bird protection, water and moorland development, bat conservation, migratory bird and urban nature projects, as well as awards such as the Emmy & Karl Kaus Prize.

The Karl Kaus Foundation stands for sustainable habitat protection and the preservation of biodiversity. It is committed to free-living animals and opposes the abuse and exploitation of animals kept in human care. The goal is to raise awareness of nature and animal protection in society and to preserve intact ecosystems and habitats in the long term through targeted funding programs.

The target group of the Karl Kaus Foundation for Animals and Nature comprises nature conservation organizations, research institutions, and projects dedicated to the preservation and promotion of animal and plant species as well as their habitats. The foundation particularly supports initiatives that develop innovative concepts for bird protection, water and land conservation, and environmental education, implemented in Northern Germany or along international migration routes.