Protect endangered rainforest with ORTLIEB

Wilderness International

For the preservation of the temperate rainforest

ORTLIEB has been working together with the Wilderness International Foundation since 2022 on the mission to protect the last intact primeval forests on our planet. ORTLIEB not only provides valuable equipment for our expeditions, but also directly protects valuable rainforest in the ORTLIEB company forest in Western Canada - and with it the habitat for a huge variety of species and the basis for a healthy climate. 

 

Let's continue on this path together and preserve even more unique wilderness in the long term: Protect a piece of the ORTLIEB rainforest now.

100

Donations

of wilderness sponsors have protected
1.000

m2 of old-growth forest

forever protected, thus ensuring that
1.000

tonnes of CO2

remain permanently stored in the biomass of the forest
100,000 m² protected
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Wilderness International stands for authentic sustainability and is therefore the ideal partner for us to make a real difference in this area. This is also evident in the area of trading with CO2 certificates. Like us, WI has taken a stand against the current trade in CO2 certificates, as this is not yet regulated and is often criticized as greenwashing.

Peter Wöstmann

Senior PR & Communications Manager 

Wilderness International

ORTLIEB was born out of the desire to develop "indestructible", sustainable products that accompany people for a lifetime. The company's actions are guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on "Affordable and clean energy" and "Sustainable consumption and production".

Wilderness International

As part of its "To be free" campaign (2025), ORTLIEB has given Wilderness International a stage to emphasize the importance of wilderness and species conservation. 

Every contribution counts! 

We have a big vision: to protect the last real wilderness areas of our world forever! 1€ donation protects 1m2 old-growth forest - forever. Donors receive a certificate with the geo-coordinates and an aerial photo of the protected forest area, as well as a tax-deductible donation receipt.

Your donation at a glance:

  • Concrete use: 1 € donation protects 1 m² rainforest

  • Good for the climate: 60 kg of CO2 remain permanently stored in living biomass

  • Transparent: you will receive a certificate with the geo-coordinates and an aerial photo of the protected forest area

  • Lasting impact: your one-time donation guarantees the permanent protection of the area

  • Tax-deductible donation with donation receipt

Your wilderness certificate

Immediately after your donation, you will receive a personalized certificate about the piece of wilderness you have protected. It also makes a great gift!

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Wilderness International

Protect temperate rainforest with ORTLIEB

With my
donation I make it possible for Wilderness International,
rainforest. With this I compensate
kg CO₂ which are bound there as biomass. Thanks to my sponsorship of the wilderness, a unique habitat for a huge variety of species is being preserved. I am also making a contribution to a healthy climate on our planet.

About Wilderness International

The foundation, which is based in Peru, Canada and Germany, purchases legally secure wilderness areas and protects them for the future. The purchases are refinanced through donations, which ensure the long-term protection of the areas, supports environmental education projects, and research into CO2 storage and biodiversity. 

Wilderness International