Rare Europe gGmbH
About Rare
Rare is a global leader in accelerating social change for people and nature. For 50 years, across 60 countries, we have supported millions of people and thousands of communities to shift their behaviors and practices to protect our shared planet. Rare’s employees demonstrate their commitment to nature conservation through our shared values, such as commitment to accountability, courage to take risks, and investments in people.
For more information, visit rare.org.
Rare invests in people-centered conservation solutions. We partner with local leaders, individuals, and their communities to help them co-manage, protect, and restore their natural resources against threats like climate change. Learn more about us
Rare is committed to ensuring the well-being and prosperity of all life on earth. To achieve this, we focus on tackling climate change, protecting biodiversity, securing food systems, promoting social equity, and driving public funds and private capital toward better environmental outcomes, among other priorities.
Programs
Our programs – The Center for Behavior & the Environment, Fish Forever, Lands for Life, Climate Culture, and Innovative Finance – all support the goal of driving inclusive, equitable, and collective action to address global environmental challenges.
The “BE.Center” equips environmental changemakers and those on the frontlines of our most urgent challenges with behavioral insights and research-based tools for impact. The BE.Center applies its expertise to a growing list of environmental challenges related to climate change, small-scale fisheries, agriculture, food and plastic waste, and wildlife trade, among others.
Climate Culture promotes high-impact, climate-friendly behaviors among Americans – such as eating less meat, going solar, or swapping out a gas-powered car for an electric vehicle – and shifts our culture towards action by making these changes more popular, appealing, and easier to adopt. The program primarily engages Americans through three avenues: entertainment (what we watch), social media (who we follow), and their communities (where we live).
Fish Forever mobilizes coastal fishing communities, their local leaders, and governments to establish community-led management of coastal fisheries and the habitats on which we all depend.
Lands for Life seeks to transform and reimagine how we farm for the future. The program partners with farming communities to implement regenerative and low-carbon agriculture as a powerful climate solution. Learn more
Innovative Finance connects the formal financial sector with rural and remote communities on the frontlines of our greatest environmental challenges. The program partners with financial institutions and local communities to develop and implement innovative financial products and services (e.g., impact bonds, formalized microbusinesses, indemnity and parametric insurance, and natural climate solutions).
Contact
- Rare Europe gGmbH
- Rare headquarters
The team
Uli represents Rare’s European entity. A biologist by training, Uli has extensive experience in project planning and management and public donor fundraising. Working for the Man and the Biosphere program of UNESCO, he strengthened his interest in conservation with the people. He worked several years for WWF Germany, and later as the Executive Director for the Michael Succow Foundation in Greifswald, Germany.
As part of the Innovative Finance team, Lisa leads on building Rare’s nature-based financing portfolio, starting with blue carbon. Prior to joining Rare, she worked at The Nature Conservancy on international climate policy. Lisa holds a Master’s of Science (MSc) in Environmental Science & Policy with a focus on coastal ecosystem management from Johns Hopkins University.
Alba manages a portfolio of some of Rare’s largest and most influential foundation partners and prospects. Prior to Rare, Alba worked at the European Council on Foreign Relations and other NGOs, supporting these organizations in achieving their goals and maximizing their impact. Alba has a master’s degree in international studies from SOAS, University of London, and a program diploma in climate change and development.
Frederik oversees Rare’s government and partnership portfolio in Europe. Frederik holds a degree with distinction in Global Project and Change Management at the Windesheim Honors College.
Sam is a Manager within Rare’s Global Development team and acts as the European representative for Rare’s Center for Behavior and the Environment. Sam holds a degree in Politics from the University of Surrey.
Inga oversees the financial and statutory activities of Rare Europe gGmbH by serving as the focal point to Payroll Provider, Auditors and Tax / Legal Advisors. She holds a US Bachelor Degree of Science in Business Administration with a Major in International Accounting and Finance.