Launching the European Tree Planting Day: A United Effort to Encourage Climate Action Across Europe
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October 1, 2024 – In a groundbreaking initiative to address the urgent need to take climate action, the Life Terra Foundation and Nadace Partnerství proudly announce the launch of European Tree Planting Day. Set to unite schools, municipalities, companies, NGOs, and individuals across Europe, this movement is designed to make a significant impact through the simple but powerful act of planting trees.
European Tree Planting Day aims to mobilise communities from all corners of the continent in a synchronised, large-scale tree-planting effort, symbolising Europe’s collective resolve to combat climate change and other issues facing the planet. The event encourages organisations and individuals to collaborate on this important day, multiplying the positive effects of local actions on a European scale.
“European Tree Planting Day is more than just a symbolic event. It is a coordinated action across Europe that we hope will inspire citizens, especially the future generations, to unite for a common cause that is every day more urgent” Sven Kallen, representative of Life Terra Foundation.
“We believe that every tree planted can make a tangible difference, and when we do it together, the impact is multiplied. This is why we hope to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to take part in this collective effort and make a lasting positive impact on our environment.”, Miroslav Kundrata, representative of Nadace Partnerství.
- The initiative aims to unite communities, schools and environmental organisations across Europe to plant trees
- Its first edition will take place in different European countries simultaneously from mid-October until mid-December
- In the first edition The European Tree Planting Day initiative aims to plant at least 100,000 trees in 300+ events across 15 countries in Europe
Who Can Join?
Everyone is invited. Whether you represent a city council, an environmental NGO, a school, or just an individual who cares about the planet, European Tree Planting Day welcomes your participation. Initiatives can join by registering their own planting event or by volunteering in one of the listed events of the initiative.
Why Trees Matter
Trees are one of nature’s most powerful tools for mitigating climate change. They absorb carbon dioxide, restore ecosystems, prevent soil erosion, and enhance biodiversity. With global warming accelerating, the need for impactful, scalable climate solutions has never been more critical.
Interested participants can visit www.treeplantingday.eu to register their tree-planting activities and learn more about how they can contribute.
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About Life Terra Foundation:
Life Terra is a nonprofit organisation based in Amsterdam and Barcelona, co-financed by the European Commission through the LIFE programme. Its commitment is to restore the relationship with nature and contribute to mitigating climate change through community-based tree-planting initiatives. Life Terra facilitates tree planting, educates future generations through its Terra Mission initiative, and develops tree registration & monitoring technology. More information: www.lifeterra.eu
About Nadace Partnerství:
Nadace Partnerství is a leading Czech foundation and NGO supporting sustainable development solutions. Nadace Partnerství enables people to protect and improve their environment. One of their initiatives is Planting for the Future, which aims to plant 10 million trees in the Czech forest within five years.
Nadace is also the co-founder of the EPA (Environmental Partnership Association), a consortium of six foundations from Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia supporting community-based projects whose goal is to protect the environment and support local communities and society.
