We believe that the combination of (a) music and principles surrounding  sustainable development embodied in the Earth Charter, adopted by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as part of its administration of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014), and (b) our experience and dedication to inspiring children accordingly through music since 2001, serves as the basis of our current emphasis on producing comprehensive tree planting events for 6 to 12 year old children throughout the world in coordination with major forest organizations such as the United States Forest Service, National Park Service , and French ONF. Our first major planting near Nice, France was universally acclaimed a success and serves as a template for similar events in the United States, Canada, throughout southern Europe and the Mediterranean countries.

Pour la Terre directors Steve and Nicole Redner. Click for video of recent Luceram tree planting.


Association Pour la Terre – Luceram tree planting from Pour La Terre on Vimeo.

In partnership with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and O.N.F. (French Forestry Department), and with the support of UNESCO, the Prince Albert II Foundation for the Environment (Monaco), the Association of Mayors, Toyota-Monaco, Nestle NA, SMEG, Studio Instrument Rentals, Outward Bound Monaco, Aurion, OPG, and other prestigious international and local organizations, Association Pour la Terre have successfully produced tree planting events in fire ravaged and areas requiring reforestation with up to 450 children (aged 6-12) per day from local public and special education schools and Scout organizations in Europe and North America.

Pour la Terre also promotes alternative clean energies and has acted to oppose polluting industry with the support of the JM Goldsmith Foundation, Fondation Terre Humaine, Foundations Patagonia/Tides and Fédération Agissons to educate and inform our region, Southern France, of the health dangers presented by toxic incineration through the production of expert seminars.

Pour la Terre’s Principal Stages of Development

  • April 2005: Production of the EARTH CHARTER/UNESCO CD and School Kit.
  • December 2005: Production of the San Francisco Earth Charter/UNESCO CDs. March 2006:distribution of the CDs.
  • April, 2006: Official launch by UNESCO of the International EARTH CHARTER/UNESCO CD and School Kit on UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development web site.
  • June 11,12 2006: Harmony Festival in Sonoma County, near San Francisco, with a special UNESCO stage, and performances by our participating artists and others.
  • October 2006: Distribution to Monaco school children of the Monaco Lions Club H20 mini CD and School Kit
  • December 2006: Concert for the launch of Agora Energie’ s “Planète Art Energie” department.
  • February 2007: “ Renewable Energy” mini concert with Planète Art Energie for the students of the Lycée de l’ Annonciade, Monaco
  • March 2007: Peace and Sustainable Development mini concert at the UNESCO College Andre Chavanne in Geneva, in honor of the Kogis.
  • September 2007: Commence production of “A Tree for Peace; A Tree for the Earth” CD and School Kit.
  • April/November 2008: Luceram – Planting of 1500 tree saplings and free distribution of CDs and School Kits to 850 school children located in the various participating towns and villages.
  • November 3-8, 2008: 4 days of student and Girl Scout tree plantings (7400 trees with over 1000 children aged 6-12 in the Angeles National Forest in Southern California.
  • February 6, 2009: International Girl Scouts and French Scouts at Jambville (near Paris)

Future planned and projected projects (all of which include freely distributed CDs and Tree Kits):

(a) April 17-18, 2009 – Girl and Boy Scouts in the Angeles National Forest with the US Forest Service (near Los Angeles) as part of reforestation following fires in November 2008, including school children and Girl Scouts.

(b)  April 20-22 – Tree planting with approximately 1200 school children in the Malibu area with the National Park Service.  Earth Day Concert April 22.

(c)  April 23-29 – Tree planting with approximately 1200 school children and Scouts in the San Bernardino National Forest with Arbor Day Concert April 24.

(d) May 2nd 2009- Tree planting event, in partnership with Outward Bound Monaco: 60 young people aged 15-18, will enjoy a 3 hour “ Acrobranches” tree sports event, then they will plant 100 trees, in the presence of H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco, President of Honor of Outward Bound Monaco.
They will each have received a specially produced CD/School Kit specially produced for this event. The tree planting and inauguration of the “ Sentier Monégasque”will be followed by a concert with local artist followed by group singing of songs from the CD.

(e) November, 2009 -  Corsica (near Vivariu, Corte) – Student tree plantings in partnership with ONF.

(f) November 2009- Coaraze, South of France: Reforestation of several hectares, by 300 small children, aided by teachers and parents.

Thank you for taking the time to visit the remainder of our site, and we welcome you to contact us regarding possible projects and sponsorship.

Stephen Redner

President
March 20, 2009