Michael Otto Foundation for Sustainability

The Michael Otto Foundation for Sustainability is a private non-profit foundation committed to sustainable solutions at the interface of society and nature. Under the guiding principle "For a free, open, diverse, and democratic society in harmony with nature," it supports projects and partnerships in the fields of democracy, human rights, biodiversity, and education. The foundation initiates and supports local, national, and international projects, works closely with experts from practice, research, and politics, and places great importance on participatory approaches to actively involve target groups in shaping processes.

Our natural foundations of life, as well as social cohesion both locally and globally, are increasingly under strain. To address the challenges of climate change and the biodiversity crisis and to stabilize our community, forward-looking and courageous action is required. The Michael Otto Foundation for Sustainability is committed to a free, diverse, and democratic society: openness to change and lived diversity help to jointly develop sustainable solutions to live and operate in harmony with nature on a lasting basis.

The foundation targets non-profit organizations, initiatives, and communities that implement innovative projects in the fields of democracy, human rights, biodiversity, and education. It particularly supports organizations with clearly defined project goals and participatory approaches that involve people locally and internationally. A focus lies on promoting forward-looking projects that strengthen social cohesion and sustainable development.