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About Plant-for-the-Planet

A network of partner organisations in eight countries

  • Germany
  • Brazil
  • Switzerland
  • Spain
  • Ghana
  • Mexico
  • Czechia
  • Italy
A dotted globe criss-crossed by green flight paths, with the Plant-for-the-Planet logo at its centre.
  • We empower young people
  • We advocate for international forest conservation policies
  • We restore & conserve forests
  • We provide free software, advice & funding

Plant-for-the-Planetis a global movement driving climate action that turns local impact into global change. We fight the climate crisis to secure a livable future on our planet.

We empower children and youth with education, skills and opportunities to act. In close collaboration with restoration organizations and local communities we drive the restoration of biodiverse forests and provide digital solutions for this purpose. We advocate for policies enabling forest conservation and climate justice.

Our Story

Team

Management

5 people

  • Jens Waltermann

    Jens Waltermann

    Chairman of the Board

  • Caroline Gusinda

    Caroline Gusinda

    Board Member

  • Stephanie Thurner

    Stephanie Thurner

    Management Assistant

  • Priyanka Yewale

    Priyanka Yewale

    Finance and Controlling Manager

  • Arnold Putz

    Arnold Putz

    Teamlead Project Management

Governance Bodies

Foundation Council

The Plant-for-the-Planet Foundation Council ("Stiftungsrat") appoints the Board and oversees the Foundation budget and strategy.

  • Prof. Bonnie Waring

    Prof. Bonnie Waring

    Chair of the Foundation Council

  • Michael Durach

    Michael Durach

    Council Member

  • Marcus Vitt

    Marcus Vitt

    Council Member

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors legally represents the Plant-for-the-Planet Foundation and exercises overall responsibility for its direction, policies, programs and team.

  • Jens Waltermann

    Jens Waltermann

    Chairman of the Board

  • Bernhard Hannemann

    Bernhard Hannemann

    Vice-chairman of the Board

  • Caroline Gusinda

    Caroline Gusinda

    Board Member

  • josep

    Dr. Josep Santacreu

    Board Member

Plant-for-the-Planet's Presidents Worldwide

We are an international network - Plant-for-the-Planet Foundation closely collaborates with governance bodies worldwide.

  • josep

    Dr. Josep Santacreu

    President

    Plant-for-the-Planet Spain

  • Michal Horáček

    Michal Horáček

    President

    Plant-for-the-Planet Czechia

  • Pirmin Jung

    Pirmin Jung

    President

    Plant-for-the-Planet Switzerland

  • Alice Junqueira

    Alice Junqueira

    President

    Plant-for-the-Planet Brazil

  • Dr. Haruna Danamiji

    Dr. Haruna Danamiji

    Chairman

    Plant-for-the-Planet Ghana

  • Mario Trevisan

    Mario Trevisan

    Founder and President

    Plant-for-the-Planet Italia

  • Norma Olmedo

    Norma Olmedo

    President

    Plant-for-the-Planet Mexico

Restoration Advisory Board

Provides scientific and practical advice for our projects in Ghana and Mexico

  • Dr Colin Averill

    Dr Colin Averill

    Founder and CEO, Funga

  • Dr. Leland Werden

    Dr. Leland Werden

    Lead Scientist, ETH Zurich

  • Rahina Sidiki Alare

    Rahina Sidiki Alare

    PhD Researcher in Fire Ecology, King’s College London

  • Dr Juan M. Dupuy-Rada

    Dr Juan M. Dupuy-Rada

    Researcher, CICY

  • Godwin Evenyo Dzekoto

    Godwin Evenyo Dzekoto

    Northern Sector Manager, A Rocha Ghana

  • Dr Karen Holl

    Dr Karen Holl

    Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz

Project Review Board

Final authority on the Restoration & Conservation Standards for the Plant-for-the-Planet Platform and ensures that projects joining the Platform meet our standards.

  • Dr. Pilar Angélica Gómez-Ruiz

    Dr. Pilar Angélica Gómez-Ruiz

    Professor (CICY)

  • Ricardo Romero

    Ricardo Romero

    Former Program Manager International Tree Foundation

  • Teresa Muthoni Gitonga

    Teresa Muthoni Gitonga

    Africa Programme Manager

  • Dr. Peter Borchardt

    Dr. Peter Borchardt

    Restoration & Agroforestry Expert

  • Prof. Stuart Pimm

    Prof. Stuart Pimm

    Doris Duke Professor of Conservation Duke University

Education Advisory Board

advises on our educational and empowerment work

  • Evelyn Araripe

    Evelyn Araripe

    Team Member

  • Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg

    Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg

  • Tobias Feitkenhauer

    Tobias Feitkenhauer

    Team Member

  • Waldo Soto

    Waldo Soto

Global Ambassador Council

Formerly the Global Board, the council represents the perspective of Plant-for-the-Planet’s Climate Justice Ambassadors.

  • Magnifique Nicole Abayo

    Magnifique Nicole Abayo

  • Emaan Danish

    Emaan Danish

  • Goodness Ezeofor

    Goodness Ezeofor

  • Hilux Fokou Ngoumo

    Hilux Fokou Ngoumo

  • Varnessa Kayen Varlyngton

    Varnessa Kayen Varlyngton

  • Matilda Curley

    Matilda Curley

  • Maya Farmer

    Maya Farmer

  • Sophia Yuan

    Sophia Yuan

  • Gustavo Nascimento

    Gustavo Nascimento

  • Eva Grace Jedani

    Eva Grace Jedani

  • Femke Bork

    Femke Bork

  • Johannes Siegl

    Johannes Siegl

  • Bryan Akthur Alexander

    Bryan Akthur Alexander

  • Latdavanh Keodala

    Latdavanh Keodala

  • Atia Hussain

    Atia Hussain

  • Muhammad Nuhael Kabir

    Muhammad Nuhael Kabir

  • Chris Anulunkor

    Chris Anulunkor

    Advisor

  • Johann Eickenbrock

    Johann Eickenbrock

    Advisor

Designated Safeguarding Leads

Safeguarding is one of the central pillars of our work and our Code of Conduct. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where children, young people, and adults are protected and where concerns can be raised without fear.If you experience, witness, or hear about any safeguarding concern or incident involving children, young people, or adults, please report it via our confidential Safeguarding Concern / Incident Report Form. The form helps us receive the necessary information in a structured and confidential way, so we can review the concern carefully and take appropriate next steps.For questions, feedback, or general information about safeguarding, you can contact us at:safeguarding@plant-for-the-planet.org

  • Arnold Putz

    Arnold Putz

    Teamlead Project Management

  • Jule Schnakenberg_Plant-for-the-Planet_COP 30

    Jule Schnakenberg

    Public Policy Advisor

Ombudsperson

Ulrich Martin Drescher assumes the role of independent ombudsperson for Plant-for-the-Planet. Issues are reported to him.

  • Ulrich Martin Drescher

    Ulrich Martin Drescher

Patron

Since 2011, Prince Albert II has supported our mission continuously as our Patron, providing valuable guidance.

  • Prince Albert II of Monaco

    Prince Albert II of Monaco

    Patron