Five local projects for a healthier marine environment
7 August 2018
VELUX FONDEN has granted DKK 4.6 million to support five local project across the country that will protect the coastline, ensure a healthier marine environment and create awareness of the life below the surface of the sea.
With the grants from VELUX FONDEN local capacities in Svendborg, Voersaa, Hundested, Odder and on Fanoe have the opportunity to make a difference for the marine environment in local waters and fjords.
Five various activities in the above-mentioned areas have received grants for a total of DKK 4.6 million from the foundation’s funds for local marine projects. The activities will focus on creating awareness of the sea, reestablish reefs, reestablish fjords and stop littering the sea. Read more about the projects below.
Together with an external panel of peers the foundation has assessed the applications for this call based on environmental effect, innovation, level of ambition, cooperation partners and potential for upscaling.
Naturama
Grant: DKK 1 million
The project will focus on local Danish fish species via a photo exhibition of international class.
www.naturama.dk
Contact: Thomas Bjørnboe Berg, ph.d., senior researcher, leader of Samling og Udstilling, Naturama.
Voersaa Borgerforening
Grant: DKK 1 million
The project will reestablish a reef and zostera beds at Asaa Rende in the north-western Kattegat.
www.voersaa-by.dk/Borgerforeningen
Contact: Bjarke Laubek, chair, Voersaa Borgerforening
Hunderevets Venner
Grant: DKK 1 million
This project will establish a minor reef which will be used for communication, education/training, maritime kitchen garden, an exiting experience and test stone reefs as coastal protection.
www.facebook.com/gropus/1142861385735675/about/
Contact: Frank Eske-Lund, chair, Hunderevets Venner
Odder Municipality
Grant: DKK 662,500
Prospecting to identify ways to restore and recover Kysing Fjord.
www.odder.dk
Contact: Steen Terkildsen, Odder Municipality
Ren Strand Fanoe Stoetteforening
Grant: DKK 980,000
The project will stop litter form being dumped in the sea and on the beach on Fanoe through mediation to beach visitors and contact to those who create the litter.
www.facebook.com/renstrandfao
Conact: Peter Brinch Michélsen, project leader
The funds for local activities are part of VELUX FONDEN’s five-year focus on the Danish marine environment. The foundation also supports increased awareness of the sea, increased knowledge and major transition initiatives.
VELUX FONDEN has allocated DKK 50 million each year to the Danish marine environment for a period of 5 years.
Environment – focusing on Danish sea areas
VELUX FONDEN wishes to contribute to a sustainable balance between the use and the conservation of marine resources.