Our History

Initiated by Zennström Philanthropies

“The time to act is running out and we are truly in a race to save the Baltic Sea.”

— RACE FOR THE BALTIC 2013

Zennström Philanthropies was founded by Niklas and Cathrine Zennström in 2007, with two strategic programmes designed to support human rights and the environment. After years of working on global environmental problems Zennström Philanthropies initiated Race For The Baltic, a foundation for a well-managed and sustainable Baltic Sea.

“When I began studying the issues with the Baltic Sea, I quickly realised that there were few entrepenuers or philanthropists engaged in the matter. I saw that there was a concrete opportunity for me to make a difference.”

Our History

Initiated by Zennström Philanthropies

“When I began studying the issues with the Baltic Sea, I quickly realised that there were few entrepenuers or philanthropists engaged in the matter. I saw that there was a concrete opportunity for me to make a difference.”

Niklas Zennström, Founder