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Biodiversity and Ecosystems

The approach of the funded projects is to bring people closer to nature. The focus is always on combining environmental education with innovative concepts and technological approaches.
Two young people install a solar-powered listening station in the form of a nesting box in a meadow.

06/17/2025

The “Horchboxes”: Smart technology recognizes bird calls

In collaboration with the LBV, Audi apprentices developed so-called “Horchboxes”. These AI-based recording devices for bird calls are intended to help document changes in biodiversity in various regions.

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People at a bay

06/15/2023

"Restore our Bays": Coastal restoration in the U.S.A.

The Audi Environmental Foundation recently launched the "Restore our Bays" initiative to support and promote coastal restoration in the United States of America. As part of this project, two non-profit organizations, Save The Bay and The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, are supported with financial support from the Audi Environmental Foundation and volunteer work by Audi of America employees.

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Cows on a pasture

04/14/2022

Completion of the feasibility study CO2-regio

The Audi Foundation for the Environment provided financial support for a study on the subject of rebuilding and protecting peatland, the "CO,-regio" feasibility study, which developed a catalog of measures designed to show farmers with land in peatland areas economically attractive, alternative uses.

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Adults and children pose for a group photo

10/27/2021

Columns of biodiversity: Projects for species protection and environmental education

As part of the environmental project Steles of Biodiversity, old transformer houses are being transformed into new habitats for native animal species. In this way, environmental education sites are created that bring biodiversity and species diversity closer to the visitor.

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Girls in the bee museum

09/14/2021

Markus Wasmeier Open-Air Museum - The Fascination of the Bee

Going on a journey of discovery with the honeybee Pauline - now it's possible in the Markus Wasmeier open-air museum Schliersee. For several years now, we and our project partner have been committed to bringing the fascinating world of bees closer to young and old. Have a look too!

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Cows on a pasture

05/22/2021

“CO₂-Regio”: Audi Environmental Foundation supports feasibility study on alternative land-use options for peatlands

The Audi Environmental Foundation is financially supporting a study dealing with restoration and protection of peatlands, the feasibility study "CO,-Regio", which is developing a catalog of economically attractive, alternative uses for farmers.

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Butterfly and beetle on a flower

05/22/2020

10 years for nature conservation and biodiversity: Audi Environmental Foundation

Nature conservation and biological diversity - this is what the Audi Environmental Foundation has stood for for a decade with a large number of projects.

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Close-up view of the Audi Environmental Foundation logo

09/29/2019

Supporting plastic waste collection and monitoring activities in the sea and the Neckar River

Every year, around 10 million tonnes of plastic waste finds its way into our oceans. As a result, thousands upon thousands of marine animals perish. Together with Clear Rivers from Rotterdam, the Audi Environmental Foundation is committed to reducing plastic waste in waterways.

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High-tech beehive Smart HOBOS

06/02/2016

High-Tech Beehive - Smart HOBOS

Smart HOBOS: The high-tech beehive of the Audi Environmental Foundation collects valuable data for research on factors affecting bee colonies.

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Frog's-eye view of buildings and trees

09/12/2011

International Metropolis Project

Experimental setup for intelligent climate change research using sensor-based monitoring systems in several metropolitan areas.

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Bees on beehives

05/03/2011

Bee Colonies Move in at Audi Sites

In recent years, there has been a dramatic depletion of bee populations. There are many reasons for this. The reasons include the increase in numbers of varroa mites in beehives, a lack of food supply or the increasing use of pesticides. In addition, there is a lack of young beekeepers, who can take on this problem.

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