About us

We work together with companies, private individuals, and the public sector to create more space for nature, combining a concentrated dose of enthusiasm, experience, and expertise. 
Our vision is a Switzerland…

  • where biodiversity is increasing rather than declining,

  • where companies recognise the value of investing in biodiversity,

  • and where construction creates more nature than it destroys. 

This would benefit animals and plants, as well as us humans, who find relaxation, inspiration and connection in nature.

Management

Manuel Rebholz, COO

As an experienced business developer, he knows how to combine strategic vision with genuine implementation strength. With his background in setting up start-ups and his practical, can-do attitude, he plays a pivotal role at Get Nature Positive in encouraging companies to invest in preserving and promoting biodiversity. Based in Romanshorn on Lake Constance, he believes that sustainable business can only succeed when nature and companies benefit together.

Email: rebholz@getnaturepoitive.ch

 

Simon L. Zeller, CEO

The environmental scientist with a doctorate in ecology founded Get Nature Positive 2023. Thanks to his extensive knowledge of nature, he can read the landscape like an open book and recognise its potential for ecological development. Having previously been responsible for implementing the biodiversity strategy for the canton of St. Gallen, he knows what it takes to plant ecological valuable fruit trees or to restore a fen. He lives with his family in Romanshorn. 

Email: zeller@getnaturepositive.ch

 

Association

Get Nature Positive is an association founded in August 2023 by the Foundations Pusch and Natur & Wirtschaft:

The association protects and promotes biodiversity in Switzerland by initiating and supporting the creation of nature areas and by implementing projects and activities that motivate, activate and enable various stakeholders to create and maintain nature areas. (...).

  • To finance, implement, and multiply its activities, the association attracts partners such as the public sector, NGOs, companies, associations, and research institutions, and works closely with them.
  • The association does not seek to make a commercial profit.
  • The board of directors performs its duties on a voluntary basis.
  • The association is politically and religiously neutral.

Statute

Board of directors

Felix Meier

Pusch Foundation

 

Julian Kölbel

University of St. Gallen

 

What sets us apart:

  • Our scientifically sound methodology – our fundamentals are reviewed by experts.
  • We provide practical solutions with no unnecessary bureaucracy, just a simple, efficient process.
  • We support projects over decades to ensure a long-term impact.
  • We are independently certified, with reliable standards and high credibility through external testing and control bodies (dual control principle).
  • Strong partnerships: We collaborate with leading universities and industry experts.
  • Experience in implementation.
  • We have experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders.

Our network

Customers

Founding partners

Partner organizations