UBS Optimus Foundation network is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and we would like you to join us in making these celebrations truly memorable.

We are proud of the work done by the network of UBS Optimus Foundations and the difference they make to millions of lives every year. In 2024, we didn’t just meet the goal we set in 2021 of mobilizing USD 1bn in philanthropic capital by the end of 2025, we exceeded it. In total, we raised USD 1.1bn during that time.

Over the years, we have been learning and developing our innovative approach alongside our partners to advance our mission and fuel growth. This year, to celebrate the anniversary, we use these lessons to make your donation work smarter.

This year, to celebrate the anniversary, we use these lessons to make your donation work smarter.

Learn more about our 25 years of impact
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      The initiatives you will support

      To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we launched a dedicated initiative that will make your donations work smarter.

      We’re partnering with trusted, well-known organizations that share our commitment to maximizing impact. Together we aim to make sure your donation works harder, and creates a ripple effect of lasting benefits for communities and ecosystems around the world.

      Climate and environment

      An ecosystem approach to scaling will help protect coastal communities and marine ecosystems

      The challenge we face

      Mangroves are crucial for shielding coastal communities from devastating storms and tsunamis, providing habitats for thousands of species, and playing a key role in combating climate change by capturing carbon dioxide. By 2050, more than half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems could collapse due to deforestation, pollution, and dam construction. Right now, 20% are already at critical risk1 and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

      Our collective solution

      What if together we could create a global blueprint for mangrove conservation and restoration by supporting mangrove-positive small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)? A powerful coalition of donors, governments, and businesses could have a meaningful and lasting impact. More information on our climate and environment philanthropy.

      Location: Global, with a focus on Southeast Asia.

      Initial partners:

      1 IUCN 2024

      Mangrove trees in shallow sandy areas are focus of our climate and environmental philanthropy

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