Partner overview
The German Federal Environmental Foundation (Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, DBU) is one of Europe's largest foundations dedicated to promoting innovative solutions for environmental protection, sustainable development and cultural heritage conservation. Established in 1991 and based in Osnabrück, Germany, the Foundation has supported more than 11,000 projects with a total funding volume of over €2.4 billion.
The DBU supports research and innovative solutions that foster environmentally and health-friendly processes and products. It also promotes environmental knowledge transfer, the application of environmental technologies, and model projects to protect nationally significant cultural heritage from harmful environmental impacts. Through its extensive network of universities, research institutions, businesses and public stakeholders, the DBU helps bridge the gap between science and practice, contributing to a more sustainable future in Germany and beyond.