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One of the greatest innovations is that you can virtually create a tree. You
download a smartphone application, and by putting your finger on the sensor,
your heartbeat is recorded and sent to a database. Then you can see the
tree with your name on it, growing at the rythm of your heartbeat on the
monument. Since each heartbeat is unique, each tree will also be totally
unique.
For every virtual tree, a real tree is planted. Every participant will receive:
“1 Heart 1 Tree” chose to partner with 8 reforestation programs around the • A photo of their virtual tree, growing on the Eiffel Tower, with their
world, placed in all 5 continents. The reforestation programs are chosen name or message;
for their strong social and environmental impact, often including education • A photo of the plot of land where his tree was planted;
programs. They are spread out across the world and are carried out with • A certification, containing more details about the tree;
different associations, foundations, and cooperatives. • A Google Earth document containing the name of the association the
Every participant will receive a certificate of their tree and can follow their tree is planted with and the description of the reforestation program;
tree in the forests generated by “1 Heart 1 Tree” all around the world. They • A follow-up report, twice a year, for 3 years.
will be able to follow up on their action and witness the long-term positive
impact it entailed, for the community in which the tree was planted and
on a more global level.
“Protecting the Rainforest” “Reconnecting Man and Nature” “Women and Nature” “Regenerating biodiversity”
In Peru our partners are Pur Projet Our partner in France is Pur Projet, “Women of the Rif”, is what the In partnership with the local NGO
and ACOPAGRO. The ACOPAGRO a group working with small lan- women of the FedOlive cooperative “Greening Australia”, the project aims
cooperative was created in 1997, as downers and farmers, individuals, are called. The cooperative is the to restore the areas severely impacted
part of a UN program to substitute cooperatives and communities. Their result of a female entrepreneurial historically by the extensive clearing
coca plantations with cocoa and other goal is to include trees into the pro- rural development project, organized for farming and housing development.
alternative crops in the San Martin duction systems and insure the pro- by the United Nations Organization This tree-planting project focuses
region, Amazon, Peru. It now counts tection of the soil from the infiltra- of Industrial Development, created on reducing deforestation and resto-
2000 members: small-scale produ- tion of phytosanitary treatments of following the literacy courses pro- ring the ecosystems. The “Greening
cers of cocoa and sugar cane having neighbouring plots, the development vided to the women of the Rif Valley. Australia” project supports the com-
5 hectares of land each, with an ave- of functional and wild biodiversity in In this remote and particularly poor munity’s efforts by mobilizing vo-
rage 2.2 ha of cocoa fields. To reduce the plantations, an increased pro- region, the plantation of olive trees lunteers and students in activities of
local pressures on forest and biodi- fitability and the protection of ani- and the production of olive oil are the native trees planting, maintenance
versity, ACOPAGRO set up a com- mals, plantations and equipment. only viable alternative to marihuana of the new plantations, learning new
munity reforestation program called Agroforestry, meaning all the agri- cultivation. In 2001, the associations reforestation techniques, seed col-
“Alto Huayabamba”. The plantation cultural practices that include trees of the women of Northern Morocco, lection, etc., who’s goal is to protect,
started in 2008 and the project is now into the production field and are ins- who mostly attended the course, met restore and conserve Australia’s
fully operational with 1.2 million trees pired, in agronomical terms, by the and decided to share their yearly native vegetation. “Pur Projet” and
planted. The goal is to plant 2 million forest, also insure an important lo- harvest in order to make significant “Greening Australia” are our partners
trees over 2300 hectares of degraded cal impact: control over the water savings and insure a superior quality and your tree will aid in the regene-
land and cultivated land, practicing sources, conservation of the soil, of olive oil thanks to a technical and ration of the Australian ecosystems
agroforestry, combining native trees microclimatic regulation, landscape commercial support. 350 women are and biodiversity.
species with cocoa trees and forestry enhancement and diversification of involved in the project. Through our
plantations. The Alto Huayabamba the farmers’ revenue sources. collaboration with “Women of the Rif”
Project adds to sustainable develop- and “Pur Projet”, «1 Heart 1 Tree»
ment, offering social, environmental will support the women producers
and economic benefits. by planting thousands of olive trees.
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF 1 HEART 1 TREE
Follow the highlights of “1 Heart 1 Tree”, from its genesis deep in the heart of the Amazon Forest to the transformation of the Eiffel Tower into a
virtual forest of light for the COP21.
ACTUAL-SIZE TESTS ON THE EIFFEL TOWER
You are kindly invited to be a part of the launching event that will see
the world’s most famous monument shine bright green, to mark the
beginning of the 21st United Nations Climate Change Conference of the
United Nations held in Paris.
Your partnership with “1 Heart 1 Tree” will grant you VIP status at the
lauching event.
Preview of the light-show presenting the essential phases of the development of the project, with everything a real tree needs.
“I have drawn this inspiring vision of the future from For these tribes, deforestation is a complete slaugh- balance, leave way to bovine cattle, palm fields,
ancestral knowledge and rituals. I have an architect ter. What stroke me is their relationship with nature. agro-fuels, wood industry and soy culture of which
background and I am a quantum physic enthusiast. In their eyes, a tree is another living being. These three quarters of the production are intended for
fundamental values of respect inspired me to re- feeding European cattle and poultry. Deforestation
It is this latter passion that led me to Amazonia to connect the living with Life through technology. is a serious threat for climate and a major cause
meet indigenous tribes in order to elaborate projects for biodiversity loss.
around the cultural legacy of these societies who Our technologies are defined by the way we use
live in a reality where visible and invisible worlds them. Today, our relationship with nature is mostly Planting a tree is a way to capture CO2, to purify air
coexist. Quantum physics allow us to understand limited to material needs. Technology can be so- and water, to regenerate biodiversity and to produce
that reality is not still. We can all become co-crea- mething more than a tool to instrumentalize nature. natural fertilizer. The goal with "1 Heart 1 Tree" is
tors of our destiny. Ancestral societies are also The idea is to open the way to a conscious future to plant millions of trees! All the reforestation pro-
conscious that everything is connected. These are that will generate meaning in a fruitful way. grams supported in partnership with NGOs around
true sources of inspiration. Today, the forests, the cornerstones of climate the world create a strong social and environmental
NAZIHA’S WORD
impact. In each program, local varieties are planted and the chance to take back our responsibilities. If
by locals, either by agroforestry systems that allow we are millions to take part and act, we will make
the reintroduction of trees for local producers; by a significant impact.” Let us no longer stop at the noise a tree
preventing monoculture by provoking an evolution makes when it falls - let’s give new life
in the relationship with nature; or through protected to the future of this world that moves at
forests. great speed by taking action right here
and now: www.1heart1tree.org.
Representatives of 196 countries will meet in Paris
for the COP21. This is a unique opportunity to convey If millions take action, we will have a
our message! Art is first of all meant to gather enormous impact.
people, to stimulate imaginations and broaden
possibilities. The crisis we are undergoing gives
us the opportunity to implement citizen initiatives
COMPENSATION AND VISIBILITY
Live streaming
The Eiffel Tower is live streamed during the event and each participant
can find the moment with his name and his tree on the monument.
3D Cartography, a plantation action Exclusivity during 1h. Your trees can Exclusivity during 3h. Your trees can Exclusivity during 1day. Your trees
at the scale of your network. be planted during this evening the be planted during this evening on can be planted during this evening on
Your logo on the online community. Eiffel Tower with your network. the Eiffel Tower with your network. the Eiffel Tower with your network.
Possibility to organize a party with
view on the Eiffel Tower.
Your logo on the different commu- • A conference given by Naziha • A conference given by Naziha
nication elements: Mestaoui to your colleagues or Mestaoui to your colleagues or
TAILOR MADE • "1 Heart 1 Tree" Movie for the on- business network. business network.
PARTNERSHIP line campaign ;
• The application: your logo in the
• A visit to a reforestation program • A visit to a reforestation program
site in France, for 3 people. site in Senegal, for 6 people.
introduction movie and a Partners Your logo on the different commu- Your logo on the different commu-
The partnership can be tailor made, page with a text describing your nication elements: nication elements:
to be adapted to your activity and involvement ; • "1 Heart 1 Tree" Movie for the on- • "1 Heart 1 Tree" Movie for the on-
communication. • T
he website (+ 1000 characters line campaign ; line campaign ;
text describing your long term • The application: your logo in the • The application: your logo in the
involvement) ; introduction movie and a Partners introduction movie and a Partners
• Your logo visible day and night in page with a text describing your page with a text describing your
front of the Eiffel Tower on the involvement ; involvement ;
Trocadero: 24x7X6m structure. • The website (+ 1000 characters • The website (+ 1000 characters
text describing your long term text describing your long term
involvement) ; involvement) ;
• Your logo visible day and night in • Your logo visible day and night in
front of the Eiffel Tower on the front of the Eiffel Tower on the
Trocadero: 24x7X6m structure. Trocadero: 24x7X6m structure.
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AN INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN
A national and international communication campaign is being created with our different partners.
"1 Heart 1 Tree" has already obtained a number of supporting articles from national and international publications, including:
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You have sought the support of the City of Paris to realize Your project “1 Heart 1 Tree” has caught my full attention.
your project "1 Heart 1 Tree" on the emblematic site of the
Eiffel Tower, during the COP21. As part of my mission, I receive several projects prepared
for the COP21. This one is without a doubt one of the most
As you know, Paris is entirely mobilized for the preparation of the innovative and complete that has been presented to me.
Conference for Climate and its commitment will express itself
throughout the year, by providing support to initiatives raising “1 Heart 1 Tree” is both art, that is a way to raise aware-
awareness among citizens on the effects of climate change. ness among citizens, and a means of action in support of
the struggle against the effects of climate change. It is an
Your project of a luminous and digital artwork on the Eiffel instrument for reconciliation, a bridge between the digital
Tower is fully in line with the initiatives that the city wants to world of new technologies and the tangible reality: a way for
encourage: a work of art associated to an actual reforestion all those present in Paris for the COP21 to commit and take
program, conveying a clear message in favour of Climate action for the benefit of all.
and Solidarity.
It is with enthusiasm that I bring my support for the realization
In this regard, I have the pleasure to announce to you the of this monumental artwork that will hopefully allow many
enthusiastic support of the City of Paris. We would want it to trees to be planted around the world!
take place on the Eiffel Tower, during the opening week of the
COP21, from the 27th of November to the 4th of December 2015. I wholeheartedly wish you to succeed in your enterprise.
Wishing you complete success for this beautiful project, please Best Regards,
accept, Madam, my Best Regards.
Nicolas Hulot
Anne Hidalgo
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