These are our main areas of activity as a foundation

SDG 14: Life below Water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development 18. The increasingly adverse impacts of climate change (including ocean acidification), overfishing and marine pollution are jeopardizing recent gains in protecting portions of the world’s oceans.

SDG 15: Life on Land

Progress in preserving and sustainably using the Earth’s terrestrial species and ecosystems is uneven. The pace of forest loss has slowed and improvements continue to be made in managing forests sustainably and protecting areas important for biodiversity. However, trafficking of wildlife remain serious concerns.

SDG 17: Partnership

Despite some positive developments, a stronger commitment to partnership and cooperation is needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. That effort will require coherent policies, an enabling environment for sustainable development at all levels and by all actors.

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macondo foundation is a non-profit organization. We support the following charitable purposes:

The promotion of nature conservation, environmental protection and coastal protection; the promotion of tolerance in all areas of society and international exchange; the promotion of animal welfare; the promotion of development cooperation; the promotion of civic engagement.

What we are doing

Global Goals Yearbook

The Yearbook is a publication in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the advancement of corporate sustainability globally. As a grassroots publication published under the auspices of the macondo foundation, a non-profit organization, it offers proactive and in-depth information on key sustainability issues and promotes unique and comprehensive knowledge-exchange and learning in the spirit of the SDGs and the Ten Principles of the Global Compact. The publication helps to advance transparency, promotes the sharing of good practices, and, perhaps most significantly, gives a strong voice to the regional and global actors that are at the heart of the sustainability agenda. globalgoals-yearbook.org

Global Goals Forum

The Global Goals Forum is a new international conference format promoting the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals. The conference is a “marketplace of ideas” where initiatives and solutions are developed and opinions are exchanged. It provides a venue for senior decision-makers as well as thought-leaders and personalities from around the world to address key issues such as fair globalization, climate change, and corporate responsibility. At a time when unforgiveness and unpredictability seem to be the signatures of our world, we need clear and committed discussions and proposals more urgently than ever. globalgoals-forum.org

SDG 15: Financial support of

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT)

As one of Africa’s oldest wildlife charities and a leading conservation organisation, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) embraces all measures that complement the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife. The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust embraces all measures that complement the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife and habitats. Working across Kenya, our projects include anti-poaching, safe guarding the natural environment, enhancing community awareness, addressing animal welfare issues, providing veterinary assistance to animals in need, rescuing and hand rearing elephant and rhino orphans, along with other species that can ultimately enjoy a quality of life in wild terms when grown. Selected projects are: Orphans´ project: Rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned baby elephants, rhinos and other wildlife, so that they can enjoy a life back in the wild when grown. Community outreach: Improving livelihoods and engaging communities living alongside wildlife. Anti-Poaching: Deploying boots on the ground for the protection of elephants, rhinos and other wild species https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org

Gut Aiderbichl ́s Sanctuary for Traumatized Chimpanzees and other Primates

During the 1970s and 1980s, animal research laboratories relied heavily on chimpanzees. After the AIDS epidemic, there was an upsurge in demand for chimps. Monkey catchers swarmed around the African rainforest to trap baby chimps for Research. Adult chimps are difficult to catch: they are highly intelligent, and also seven times stronger than humans. The catchers wasted no time. They used brutal methods to trap the young chimps. The mother–child relationship is as intense for chimps as for humans. Infants cling to their mother’s belly for three years, and ride piggyback for four more years. Shooting their mothers was the only way to catch the infants. Today Gut Aiderbichl offers on a 2,500 m2 big territory two houses, ‘House A’ and ‘House B’ as sanctuary. House A consists of seven enclosures and should become home for the less ill-treated animals. House B consists of four enclosures and will be home for the most traumatized Chimps. https://www.gut-aiderbichl.com/

SDG 14: Financial support of

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS)

Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.

OceanCare

OceanCare has been committed to marine wildlife protection since 1989. We have witnessed dramatic developments – and have enforced concrete improvements. Through research and conservation projects, campaigns, environmental education, and involvement in a range of important international committees, OceanCare undertakes concrete steps to improve the situation for wildlife in the world’s oceans. In 2011, OceanCare was granted Special Consultative Status on marine issues with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.