GLOBAL 2000 is the largest Austrian environmental protection organization. We want to save the world. We are committed to an intact nature and environment and a livable future for all. Together with the support of hundreds of thousands of people, we move our society. We are independent from politics and corporations.

We are committed to:

• climate protection
• ecological agriculture
• clean renewable energy supply
• healthy food
• the protection of biological diversity and endangered species
• the protection of our natural resources
• the preservation of our livelihoods
• a world without health- and environmentally hazardous chemicals
• a world without nuclear power
• a world without fossil fuels.

Environmental protection only works collectively.

The commitment of our supporters gives us the strength for change: together we move politics, business, and society. Together we speak about issues that no one dared to speak about before. Together we fight for policy changes and improvements in nature and the environment that previously seemed unthinkable. We give everyone the opportunity to raise their voice for sustainability and environmental protection. Our commitment to a livable future inspires and motivates more and more people to join us.

We uncover injustice and environmental scandals, we work based on scientific principles on the most pressing nature and environmental problems, we inform the public. In doing so, we engage in dialogue with decision-makers and seek common solutions, because concrete environmental benefits are front and center to us. Our volunteer programs offer diverse opportunities to be active for environmental protection. With our environmental education programs, we share knowledge and empower young people.

In the year 1982, GLOBAL 2000 was founded by six activists from the anti-Zwentendorf, peace, and nature-conservation movement. The name is derived from the environmental study that was commissioned in 1977 by U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

The Occupation of the Hainburger Au was one of the first big environmental Campaign in Austria started by Global 2000

We want to save the world. GLOBAL 2000 fights for a livable future for all. We are committed to people and the environment, the protection of nature, and our natural resources. So that future generations can also live on our planet. Together with hundreds of thousands of supporters at our side, we move society, politics, and the economy. We inspire and motivate people to join our movement and to fight with us for all the things that are beautiful.

Since 1982, GLOBAL 2000 has been working on controversial social themes to uncover potential hazards for humans and the environment. GLOBAL 2000 closely monitors the development of environmental policy in Austria and is committed to ecological fairness and a future worth living both locally and around the globe. We are also committed to helping victims of ecological disasters is part of our work.

GLOBAL 2000 is a member of Friends of the Earth, the largest international network of environmental organizations, GLOBAL 2000 cooperates with other environmental organizations, citizens’ initiatives, independent action groups and selected corporate entities.

GLOBAL 2000 acts on well-established scientific findings and by using all democratic means available. We are actively opposed to each and every restriction of democratic freedom, but always in a non-violent and solution-oriented way. GLOBAL 2000 is independent, politically inconvenient and critical of parties, the government and the economy. This guarantees our credibility.

GLOBAL 2000 follows its goals passionately, persistently and proficiently. Environmental protection does not mean fighting the symptoms, but revealing the causes and conditions of global ecological destruction and searching for viable solutions with all possible commitment.

GLOBAL 2000 generates public pressure through lobbying, activism and releasing information. Our projects set positive examples of ecological solutions for political decision makers, the economy and the people. GLOBAL 2000 works efficiently, is not profit-oriented and is mostly financed through private donations. Donations are used responsibly and solely for the purpose of reaching our goals of environmental protection. This is expressed in the Spendengütesiegel, an official seal of approval comparable to a favourable evaluation by charity watch.

GLOBAL 2000 as a team acts according to democratic principles and consists of both regular employees and volunteers. Personal conviction and a strong commitment to the cause are essential for the job. GLOBAL 2000 offers the alternative of a better world in spite of current political and economical developments. Our vision even shows in our office routines. That an ecological and socially responsible society – a society fit for the future – is possible!

We are independent of corporations and politics and therefore finance ourselves with around 80% from individual donations. Most of these funds come from private individuals who support us with an average of about €200 per year.

*These figures are approximate values and change every year. You can find the current numbers in our financial report. 

What happens with your donation?

We are certified with the Österreichischen Spendengütesiegelexternal link, opens in a new tab, which ensures that at least 80% of donations go directly toward the association’s mission. Another roughly 10% is used to acquire new supporters, and the remaining 10% goes toward administration.

• 2021 - We worked intensively for the introduction of a single-use deposit return system, which will come into force in 2025
• 2018 - After years of hard work, we successfully achieved a ban in outdoor use of the three neonicotinoids most dangerous for bees .
• 2002 - After exposing a pesticide scandal, we founded the Pesticide Reduction Program, which significantly reduced the use of pesticides on fruit and vegetables in supermarket supply chains.
• 1999 - We played a key role in ensuring that both the construction and operation of nuclear power plants were completely banned in the constitutional law.
• 1997 - With 1.2 million signatures for the GMO referendum, we succeeded in ensuring that Austria remains GMO-free to this day.

• push corporations and politics toward environmental and climate protection 
• implement projects to protect people and nature.
• offer free environmental information and brochures.
• answer questions on environmental topics.
• protect you through independent product and food testing
• research and publish scientifically sound reports
• advocate for ecological solutions to pressing environmental issues