Yves Rocher Foundation
Applications are open for the Yves Rocher Foundation Terre de Femmes International Award 2027, an international award supporting women who are taking practical action to protect nature and improve the environment. The 2027 edition focuses on the theme “Trees in the City,” recognising projects that bring trees and urban greenery into cities and surrounding communities.
The award is organised by the Yves Rocher Foundation, which supports women working on environmental initiatives around the world. Through the Terre de Femmes programme, the Foundation aims to recognise women’s contributions to nature conservation, strengthen their projects through financial support, and connect award recipients with a wider community of women committed to environmental action.
For the 2027 international edition, two winning projects will each receive a grant of €10,000. The opportunity is open to adult women and groups of women of any nationality who lead a concrete environmental project through an eligible nonprofit organisation. Projects may be based in any country, provided they meet the award’s requirements.
The Terre de Femmes International Award recognises women who are actively contributing to environmental protection through practical initiatives. Rather than focusing solely on ideas for future projects, the award seeks concrete actions carried out through nonprofit organisations, including associations, foundations, and nongovernmental organisations.
The 2027 theme, “Trees in the City,” highlights the importance of trees in making urban areas healthier, more resilient, and more pleasant places to live. Trees provide shade, help reduce the effects of extreme heat, support biodiversity, improve air quality, and contribute to the wellbeing of local residents. Green spaces can also create opportunities for community engagement, environmental education, and social connection.
Urban and surrounding areas can face growing environmental pressures, including heat stress, air pollution, drought, flooding, and the loss of natural habitats. Projects that protect existing trees, restore degraded spaces, establish native tree nurseries, or expand urban greenery can help address these challenges.
The award gives women leading such initiatives an opportunity to secure financial support, increase the visibility of their work, and become part of an international community of environmental leaders.
• €10,000 grant per winning project, with two winners selected worldwide.
• International recognition for women leading environmental initiatives.
• Greater visibility for projects focused on urban trees and greener communities.
• Membership in the Terre de Femmes community of women committed to protecting nature.
• Opportunities to connect with other environmental leaders and learn from their experiences.
• Access to community resources and activities that may include training, thematic conferences, and exchanges among members.
Eligible projects should connect nature conservation with trees and urban or peri urban environments. Examples identified by the Foundation include:
• Urban environmental education: Practical activities involving children, schools, and residents to build knowledge about trees and their ecological value.
• Urban agroforestry: Community orchards, forest gardens, and other food systems that integrate trees into urban settings.
• Heritage tree protection: Preserving notable, historic, emblematic, or culturally significant trees in cities.
• Urban greening: Initiatives that expand tree cover and green spaces through an ecological approach.
• Native tree nurseries: Establishing nurseries for native species or trees that are endangered.
• Restoration of built up areas: Greening streets, rooftops, school grounds, hospitals, former industrial sites, and other densely developed locations.
• Green space conservation: Creating, maintaining, or restoring urban and surrounding woodlands, parks, gardens, riverbanks, and other green spaces.
These examples illustrate the types of initiatives the Foundation is interested in. Applicants should demonstrate how their work responds to the theme and contributes to practical environmental outcomes.
Applicants should review the following requirements before submitting an application:
• The applicant must be an adult woman or a collective of women committed to nature conservation involving trees.
• The applicant must lead a concrete project with activities taking place in any country worldwide.
• The project must be implemented through a nonprofit organisation, such as an association, foundation, or nongovernmental organisation.
• The organisation must have been established for at least one year.
• Applicants may be citizens or residents of any country. The award is open internationally.
• The proposed initiative should align with the 2027 theme, “Trees in the City.”
• The project should demonstrate practical environmental action connected to trees, urban greenery, or the conservation and restoration of green spaces.
The award is intended for women who are actively involved in leading environmental initiatives. Applicants should ensure that their role in the project and the nonprofit organisation’s involvement are clearly explained.
The official award page directs applicants to submit their applications through the Wiin platform. Applicants should consult the platform for the current application form and the exact supporting information required.
To prepare a strong submission, applicants should be ready to explain:
• The purpose and main objectives of the project.
• The environmental problem the initiative seeks to address.
• The activities already implemented and the work planned.
• The role of the applicant or group of women in leading the project.
• The nonprofit organisation through which the project operates and its establishment history.
• The communities, locations, or ecosystems benefiting from the initiative.
• The project’s environmental results, achievements, and potential for continued impact.
• How the initiative contributes to the theme of trees in cities.
These preparation points are intended to help applicants present their work clearly. They should follow the official application form for the required documents and submission instructions.
The Foundation’s published description establishes that the award supports concrete initiatives led by women through eligible nonprofit organisations. Applicants should therefore make the project’s relevance to the annual theme clear.
A well prepared application should explain the environmental need, the activities undertaken, and the expected or demonstrated benefits. It should also show how trees and green spaces contribute to biodiversity, environmental resilience, or the quality of life in the communities concerned.
Applicants should provide clear and accurate information about their organisation and their own leadership role. Evidence of completed activities, community participation, and measurable results can help communicate the project’s contribution, where such evidence is available.
Applicants should consult the official award instructions for any additional formal selection requirements.
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