Projects
Greenland, Faroe Islands and Arctic area
Since the late 1990’ies the AVJCF commitment to Greenland and the Arctic area has been characterized by continuity. With a visionary approach and great responsiveness, a base for scientific research on Greenlandic terms has been built. The support has come in many forms. Buildings, facilities, instruments, scientific knowledge, competence building, dissemination of knowledge and UNESCO Heritage site applications have been used in the pursuit of the goal of protecting nature.
From a Greenlandic perspective the Foundation’s support for building and extending the buildings for the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources (GINR) has been a major milestone.
In close collaboration with the Greenlandic society the AVJCF support for developing both infrastructure and scientific competences will yield returns to Greenland society and nature for many years to come.
Projects in Greenland, Faroe Islands and Arctic area
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Balkan, East & South Mediterranean Basin
Focus is on collaboration and partnerships with other Foundations and Donors and on creating and funding Donor’s Initiatives like DIMFE.
The DIMFE Initiative
The Donors’ Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE) specifically addresses the conservation and restoration of freshwater ecosystems in the Mediterranean basin.
To fully participate in this challenge, DIMFE aims to support projects with a strong impact on the ground, through calls for projects.
The initiative relies on the knowledge of a network of experts who evaluate the projects received and accompany the initiative in the implementation of its action and communication strategy to provide conservation actors with a solid financial partner.
Projects in Balkan, East and South Mediterranean Basin
The area between Rift Valley and Eastern Arc in Eastern Africa
The region features a variety of ecosystems, including highlands, savannas, and lakes, supporting numerous species. It is home to many endemic species, particularly in areas like the Albertine Rift, which harbors a significant portion of Africa’s mammal and bird species.
The rift serves as a crucial migration route for wildlife, including large mammals, enhancing genetic diversity. Several biodiversity hotspots are located here, making it a focal point for conservation efforts amid threats like habitat loss and climate change. Beyond biodiversity, these forests provide essential services such as water regulation, carbon storage, and soil protection, benefiting local communities and the environment. All of these unique combination makes the ares a treasure trove of biodiversity, and a critical area for conservation efforts.
Projects in the area between Rift Valley and Eastern Arc in Africa
MAREMANI NATURE RESERVE
In northernmost South Africa close to the Limpopo River, which is the frontier to Zimbabwe, the Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation has since 1999 developed a nature reserve of 38,000 ha.
Through the acquisition of a number of arid hunting and infertile farming areas it has become possible to let the natural biodiversity of the wooded savannah regenerate in a large continuous natural area without internal fences, but with watering holes and secure habitats. Upon thorough studies of the viability of the area, numerous large herbivores have been re-introduced, i.a. elephant, roan antelope, sable antelope and the special Central and South African Lichtenstein’s hartebeest.
Maremani Nature Reserve maintains good populations of most of the large carnivores on the African continent: leopard, wild dog, spotted and brown hyena, side-striped jackal and black-backed jackal.
Maremani projects
Denmark
Aage V. Jensen Naturfond (AVJNF) was established in 2007 with an aim to head nature activities and projects in Denmark. 22 nature properties and an initial share capital of DKK 300 mill were transferred from its founder Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation.
Throughout the years, AVJNF has received many grants from Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation, and the share capital is now 1,6 billion DKK . This increases the Foundation’s opportunities to preserve Danish nature and biodiversity and hereby support a richer nature in the future.
Photo: Jan Skriver
