Plant trees with Planète Urgence
Absolutely essential for the planet, forests play a crucial role in regulating the climate, are home to exceptional biodiversity, and are a key food source for rural populations.
Yet deforestation is rampant.
IN FIGURES
6.7 million hectares
of primary tropical forests will disappear by 2024, the equivalent of nearly 18 football pitches per minute.
12 projects
to preserve and restore forests are currently being carried out by Planète Urgence and its local partners in Benin, Cameroon, Indonesia, Madagascar and Peru.
1 722 825 trees
planted by Planète Urgence in 2024, thanks to the support of its donors and partners. Help us do even better in 2025!
Why plant trees?
Working with an organisation such as Planète Urgence to plant trees means taking action on several fronts: environmental, economic and social. Our reforestation projects aim not only to restore degraded ecosystems, but also to meet the needs of local populations by strengthening their resilience.
A tree
- produces oxygen,
- stores carbon,
- contributes to the preservation of animal and plant species,
- regulates the water cycle,
- protects the soil,
- promotes climate balance.
Forests are
- a means of contributing to the food and economic security of the most vulnerable populations,
- a source of renewable energy for millions of people,
- a building material and a source of sustainable income for many artisans and their families.
1 € donated = 1 tree planted
1 € = 1 tree planted” is a campaign created by Planète Urgence to finance its projects to preserve forests and their endangered biodiversity.
The concept is simple: for every euro donated, we commit to planting a tree in areas that have been severely damaged by human activity and are threatened by deforestation.
Tax benefits for donors
Each donation is tax-deductible up to 66% of its amount. For example, a donation of 50€ allows you to plant 50 trees and actually costs you only 17€ after tax relief.
An essential role for the environment
Reforestation projects in priority areas
By developing inclusive conservation projects in collaboration with local communities in Cameroon, Benin, Indonesia, Peru and Madagascar, Planète Urgence has the power to combat deforestation in a concrete and sustainable manner.
Cameroon – Mangrove restoration
The CAMERR project, carried out with local partners such as CamECO, aims to restore mangrove ecosystems across 1,000 hectares. These coastal forests are exceptional carbon sinks and protect communities from flooding.
Madagascar – Agroforestry and wood energy
In 2024, with the DIABE project, Planète Urgence reforested 671 hectares in the Analamanga and Itasy regions. This project includes:
• Training 1,963 charcoal producers to improve carbonisation techniques.
• The sale of 41,061 improved stoves, reducing pressure on forests and CO₂ emissions.
Indonesia – Mangrove preservation
In the Mahakam Delta, 277,875 trees were planted in 2024 to restore the habitat of the proboscis monkey, an endangered species. The MAHAKAM project also includes income-generating activities, such as the creation of women’s groups for the development of sustainable fishing products.
Peru – Shade-grown coffee in the Amazon
In the San Martin region, an innovative project (CUISCAF) combines forest conservation with support for local farmers through the cultivation of shade-grown coffee. In 2024, 81,690 trees were planted, while improving producers’ incomes.
Beyond planting trees, a social and sustainable initiative
Behind every tree planted with Planète Urgence lies a human adventure. It is the story of a collaboration between field workers, the local communities they support, and the Planète Urgence teams.
• Formation : 4,660 reforesters and nursery workers were trained in 2024.
• Awareness : educational campaigns in 144 partner schools.
• Economic activities : development of sectors such as beekeeping and sericulture in Madagascar.
These men and women are working to restore and preserve endangered forests, placing trees at the heart of a sustainable development project for their communities. In addition to the trees planted, a whole sustainable economic sector is being supported, along with a network of children and adults who are aware of and involved in preserving their environment.
Choosing an organisation to plant trees: the effectiveness of reforestation projects
Planète Urgence’s project selection criteria
Planète Urgence takes a rigorous approach to ensure the impact and sustainability of its initiatives. Our criteria include:
• Choice of priority areas : we work in regions that combine intense deforestation, exceptional biodiversity and human vulnerabilities (Benin, Cameroon, Indonesia, Madagascar, Peru).
• Suitable species : priority is given to endemic species to maximise ecological and economic benefits.
• Local participation : co-construction with communities to ensure ownership of projects.
• Measurable impact : monitoring of plantations over several years, with indicators such as tree survival rates and soil restoration.
Collaborations to carry out these projects
Planète Urgence works with a network of 88 local partners, including:
• Local NGOs : providing expertise to strengthen their autonomy.
• International institutions : collaborations with IUCN and CIFOR-ICRAF to identify priority areas.
• Companies : sponsorship and Congé Solidaire®, involving employees in field missions.
Exemple : Natixis financed the planting of 70,000 trees and mobilised 150 employees on reinforcement missions in Madagascar.
Testimonials
« In recent years, fish have become increasingly scarce. There is less and less wood for smoking fish because of the uncontrolled cutting of mangroves. The CAMERR Project brings hope to our community because it allows us to reforest our mangroves and develop other economically profitable activities ».
Litti Eyidi Christian, president of the Mbengué Dikoumé community forest
All your questions about the “1€ donated = 1 tree planted” operation
How do I give in my company’s name?
To donate in the name of your company, simply go to this form and check “Organization” before entering your details.
You will automatically receive a tax receipt for a value equal to 60% of the amount of your donation.
When will I receive my tax receipt?
Each donation to Planète Urgence entitles you to a tax reduction equal to 66% of the value of the donation. This will be sent to you automatically by email at the beginning of next year, before your next tax return.
Who are the actors involved in tree planting?
A tree planted with Planète Urgence is always planted via a local partner (association, NGO, associative network, social enterprise, national park, school, local authority, etc.) whose mission and values are common with those of Planète Urgence.
The field partner brings precise environmental expertise, anchored in the local community and economic fabric. Thus, the collaboration between Planète Urgence and the identified partner makes it possible to serve a sustainable reforestation objective with an environmental, social impact and economic positive.
In general, our action will necessarily bring together villagers, children, actors in the local economy and the authorities. Most of the time, we seek to gather around the project other actors such as students, universities and research centers, in order to place the project in a more sustainable approach to capitalizing on knowledge.
How are donations actually affected?
A donation for the “1 euro = 1 tree planted” operation will automatically be used to plant a tree in one of our countries of intervention. This is made possible by precise monitoring and signposting internal donations, made possible by our Administrative and Financial department.
However, this euro allows much more than “only” to plant a tree. Through the construction of its reforestation projects, the funds collected make it possible to finance several additional components to the planting of the tree. These aspects of economic development, awareness and link with public policies, are the guarantee that the action taken is effective and sustainable in the long term.
This long-term development approach allows the communities concerned to perceive both the forest resource as an economic lever, but also the intrinsic richness of the tree in their environment.
How are the countries of intervention of Planète Urgence chosen?
Planète Urgence wishes to be able to work directly with local partners and provide field expertise in connection with national and local public policies.
To be relevant, it must be able to have great proximity and knowledge of local issues, and therefore be able to rely on a delegation established in the country. The “Environment & Development” are carried out in areas where the stakes in terms of climate change, biodiversity, deforestation and human development are particularly high, where rural communities have a real need related to the forest, where access is possible in terms of security, and where collaboration is possible with the authorities.
Why don’t you plant trees in France?
Planting trees wherever possible is a necessity and, therefore, we must also plant trees in France. However, Planète Urgence has chosen to prioritize the most critical areas in terms of biodiversity, risk of deforestation and where populations living near forests are most vulnerable.