PanEco is a non-profit NGO with headquarter in Berg am Irchel, Switzerland. Since 1996 we have been actively involved in nature and species conservation and environmental education.
News
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Orangutan protection, PanEco
On November 27, 2024 at 1:00 AM several major landslides struck our Orangutan Quarantine and Rehabilitation Center in North Sumatra. These landslides, triggered by exceptionally heavy rainfall, caused extensive damage to key infrastructure, including the main veterinary clinic and multiple orangutan enclosures. Two orangutans have died because of the landslides. All other 39 animals were unharmed and are safe.
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Orangutan story
This is the story of a self-confident loner with a passion for climbing. Ramadhani had been living at our Quarantine and Rehabilitation Centre since 2016. She was recently transferred to the Reintroduction Station, from where she will soon be released into the wild. Find out what still needs to be done before this final step!
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PanEco, Sustainable development
Alan Pülz completed his four-month community service assignment for PanEco in Indonesia. The young architect drew up construction plans and designs for various smaller and larger construction projects at the ‘Orangutan Haven’. Here’s an extract from his diary describing a typical day on the job:
Our programmes
With the SOCP, we are committed to holistic orangutan and rainforest conservation in Sumatra.
The Thurauen Nature Centre is located at the gateway to the largest floodplain conservation area in the region and is dedicated to environmental education.
The Bird of Prey Sanctuary cares for injured birds of prey and owls and carries out environmental education.
