ENVIRONMENT

Since its founding in 2018, We4All has established itself as an international environmental organization, having planted more than 4 million trees in Greece and abroad.

This candidacy focuses on the effort to evolve this work into a benchmark model for climate shielding that transcends traditional reforestation. This model functions as an integrated mechanism for Adaptation and Mitigation of climate crisis impacts, combining ecosystem and biodiversity restoration with active support for local communities.

The project has been systematically implemented over the last 4 years and is in full development, with two symbolic regions serving as prime examples: Northern Evia and Ancient Olympia.

In Northern Evia, we are implementing a mixed restoration plan. We combine forest planting using fire-resistant species—to ensure soil retention and flood prevention—with the planting of fruit and olive trees. This action practically supports the local economy by providing livelihoods to farmers affected by the 2021 wildfires, adhering to the principles of a Just Transition.

In Ancient Olympia, the project serves as a model action plan for Climate-Resilient Restoration. The goal of planting 80,000 trees (50,000 of which are already planted) is supported by "smart" infrastructure: automated artificial rain networks and 360° monitoring stations, aiming for both restoration and the prevention of future disasters.

A central pillar of our model is aftercare. We4All does not stop at planting; we ensure the watering and maintenance of the trees, guaranteeing a very high survival rate.

These initiatives are supported by a broad network of strategic sponsors within the framework of their ESG plans. We consciously choose a multi-stakeholder funding model involving numerous corporate partners. The innovation of this specific model lies in its high scalability, serving as the "blueprint" for all We4All projects and aiming to act as a standard for Civil Society, inspiring similar initiatives.

Our ambition is for the expertise gained in Olympia and Evia to form the basis for a broader strategy to protect ecosystems on the "front line" of the climate threat—transitioning from "simple planting" to "smart shielding" and creating ecosystems that are not just green, but sustainable and protected.