Q&A - About the COmON Foundation

What is the COmON Foundation?

COmON is a private philanthropic fund supporting large-scale landscape restoration and nature conservation. We invest in organizations that combine local knowledge with global ambition and work towards healthy ecosystems, resilient communities, and a sustainable economy.

What does “greening our planet together” mean?

It reflects our belief that restoring degraded land is not just about trees or soil. It is about people, livelihoods, and long-term resilience. We join forces with partners worldwide to turn degraded landscapes into thriving ecosystems.

How does COmON work with partners?

We build long-term relationships based on trust and shared purpose. Our support is flexible, multi-year, and focused on impact rather than short-term results. We stand by our partners, even when times are challenging.

Where does COmON invest?

Our funding focuses on regions where landscape restoration can bring the greatest ecological and social return. We work closely with partners such as Commonland and Peace Parks Foundation, supporting initiatives in Africa, Europe, and beyond.

How does COmON measure impact?

We developed a Theory of Change as our compass for the impact we seek to achieve. Through regular evaluations, we learn together with our partners to understand what works, what doesn’t, and how we can increase positive outcomes for people and nature.

What makes COmON different?

We see philanthropy as collaboration based on trust and shared purpose. Our approach combines flexibility, and commitment over time, believing that real transformation happens when people are empowered to create change in their own landscapes.

How can organizations apply for funding?

COmON does not have an open application process. We work through long-term partnerships that have developed over time, based on shared values, trust, and a clear strategic fit. New collaborations usually emerge through our existing partner network or shared field engagement.

Who funds COmON?

COmON is a privately funded foundation that operates independently. Our resources are dedicated exclusively to organisations that, through their projects, create long-term inspirational, ecological, social, and financial returns.

How much does COmON invest annually?

In 2024, we invested more than €21 million in transformative programs worldwide, reaffirming our long-term commitment to greening the planet.