Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH

Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH is a federal company specializing in the development and management of funding programs and strategic projects in the fields of environmental, nature, and climate protection. With over 950 employees at its locations in Berlin, Bonn, and Cottbus, ZUG offers comprehensive expertise in the implementation of funded projects at the national and international levels. The organization is divided into four thematic business units aligned with the needs of its clients. Additionally, ZUG provides further services through five staff and cross-sectional specialist departments, for example in the areas of communication as well as monitoring and evaluation.

ZUG gGmbH aims to develop innovative and holistic solutions at the interface between funding policy and practice. The organization aligns itself with the goals of the federal government for environmental, nature, and climate protection and is committed to the strategic management of climate change adaptation. ZUG supports municipalities, municipal institutions, and other stakeholders in addressing necessary adaptation processes early and systematically.

The funding programs of ZUG gGmbH are aimed at a wide range of stakeholders, including municipalities, municipal institutions, non-governmental organizations, foundations, think tanks, universities, and research institutes. The target group includes both national and international partners committed to environmental, nature, and climate protection. ZUG places special emphasis on projects that pursue a non-profit, charitable approach and develop innovative solutions for climate change adaptation.