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| GoodPlanet Foundation | |
|---|---|
| Name | GoodPlanet Foundation |
| Native name | Fondation GoodPlanet |
| Formation | 1991 |
| Founder | Yann Arthus-Bertrand |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Region served | International |
| Leader title | Founder |
| Leader name | Yann Arthus-Bertrand |
GoodPlanet Foundation GoodPlanet Foundation is a French environmental nonprofit founded in 1991 by Yann Arthus-Bertrand focused on biodiversity, climate change, sustainable development, and ecological education. The organization has operated projects across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, collaborating with cultural institutions, private companies, and international agencies. It has organized exhibitions, published works, and developed educational programs aimed at raising public awareness about environmental issues in partnership with media outlets and governmental bodies.
The foundation was created by Yann Arthus-Bertrand after his photographic work on Earth from Above and collaborations with institutions such as the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle and the United Nations Environment Programme. Early activities included exhibitions in venues like the Jardin des Tuileries and partnerships with festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival and events connected to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Over time, the organization expanded into publishing with ties to Éditions Robert Laffont and media projects featuring contributors from Arte, France Télévisions, and international broadcasters. The foundation’s timeline intersects with global initiatives including the Kyoto Protocol era, the Rio+20 conference, and the Paris Agreement negotiations.
The foundation's stated mission emphasizes conservation, sustainable development, and environmental education, working alongside actors like World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Greenpeace, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Activities span public exhibitions, school curricula, documentary production, and initiatives linked to corporate social responsibility with firms such as Danone, EDF, and BNP Paribas. It engages with cultural institutions including the Musée de l'Homme, the Palais de Tokyo, and the Institut du Monde Arabe to reach diverse audiences. The foundation also participates in forums with entities like the European Commission, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the World Bank.
Programs have included large-scale exhibitions derived from the Earth from Above collection, film projects premiered at events like the Cannes Film Festival and screened on Arte and France 2, educational toolkits distributed to schools associated with the Ministry of National Education (France), and agroecology initiatives in partnership with NGOs such as Action Against Hunger and Oxfam. Projects have been implemented in countries including Kenya, India, Brazil, Madagascar, and Haiti. The foundation has launched campaigns on reforestation linked to organizations like The Nature Conservancy and worked on sustainable agriculture projects with institutions like Agropolis International and the Food and Agriculture Organization. It has produced books and reports with collaborators including National Geographic, Éditions Gallimard, and researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research.
Funding sources have comprised private donations, corporate sponsorships from companies such as Veolia, L'Oréal, and Accor, grants from foundations including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the European Climate Foundation, and project-based financing from agencies like Agence Française de Développement and the European Union. Partnerships have been formed with museums like the Musée du Quai Branly, international organizations including the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the United Nations Development Programme, and universities such as Sorbonne University, Université de Montréal, and University of Oxford on research and pedagogical matters. The foundation has also worked with festivals and corporate CSR programs run by companies like Air France and Ikea.
Leadership has been centered on founder Yann Arthus-Bertrand with governance involving a board of directors and advisory committees drawing expertise from members affiliated with institutions such as the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, the Collège de France, and the French Academy of Sciences. Staff and volunteers include professionals from fields represented by organizations like WWF, Greenpeace, and the International Institute for Environment and Development. The foundation’s legal status in France aligns with nonprofit structures regulated by the French Civil Code, and it has regional coordinators for programs in Africa, Latin America, and Asia working with local NGOs like GoodPlanet Senegal-style partners and municipal authorities such as the City of Paris.
Supporters credit the foundation with raising public awareness through high-profile exhibitions, educational outreach in schools, and media productions that reached audiences via Arte, France Télévisions, and international festivals. Collaborations with conservation groups such as The Nature Conservancy and IUCN have been cited in program reports. Critics and watchdogs have questioned aspects of corporate funding and potential conflicts of interest when partnering with firms like Veolia or EDF, and raised concerns similar to critiques levelled at other NGOs regarding transparency and measurable outcomes, as debated in outlets like Le Monde and The Guardian. Academic assessments from researchers at Sciences Po and CNRS have called for robust evaluation frameworks comparable to standards used by organizations such as Oxfam and Médecins Sans Frontières.
Category:Environmental organizations based in France Category:Non-profit organizations