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Nature is L’OCCITANE’s main inspiration. Founded in 1976 in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region, L’OCCITANE has always been committed to protecting the natural heritage of Provence and the Mediterranean. 

In line with the brand's values and origins, the L’OCCITANE Foundation supports local initiatives that aim to promote Provence’s land, traditions and know-how, share knowledge about natural plant heritage, and protect threatened varieties and ecosystems.

The Foundation’s commitment does not stop at preserving the Provencal flora, but also to prevent and raise awareness more broadly about threats to ecosystems. As such, the Foundation supports the French committee of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature which establishes the red list of Mediterranean ecosystems. Since 2015, 31 Mediterranean ecosystems have been identified and assessed. This list is a knowledge tool that informs policy makers, environmental stakeholders and the general public. It is used to build conservation strategies, identify priorities for action and evolve regulations on nature management and conservation.

In 2019, the L’OCCITANE Foundation took its commitment to biodiversity internationally and new projects are being agreed.

Call for projets

Nature & Provence are L’OCCITANE’s main inspirations. In line with the brand’s values and origins, the L’OCCITANE Foundation commits to preserving biodiversity.

Each year, The L’OCCITANE Foundation launches therefore a call for projects to preserve biodiversity in Provence and in the Mediterranean basin but also encourages L’OCCITANE’s offices worldwide to participate by identifying and supporting local organizations with reforestation or agroforestry projects. These projects are co-financed by L’OCCITANE’s local offices and by the Foundation.

The 2021-2022 Call for Projects is currently closed. You can find out more about the Call for Projects and this year selected projects on the Foundation's website and social media.

Supported projects

Action projects

  • 2017-2018
  • 2018-2019
  • 2019-2020
  • 2020-2021
  • 2021-2022
Respecting Biodiversity

Red List of Mediterranean coastal ecosystems

Comité Français de l'UICN France

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Respecting Biodiversity

Conserving varieties of fruit trees on Porquerolles Island

Association de Sauvegarde des Forêts Varoises France

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Respecting Biodiversity

Preservation of agricultural farms in Provence

Terre de liens France

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Respecting Biodiversity

Hedge planting on the Valensole plateau

Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon France

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Respecting Biodiversity

Development of the heritage of Forcalquier and Montagne de Lure

Communauté de Commune de Forcalquier et de la Montagne de Lure France

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Respecting Biodiversity

Promotion of traditional trees varieties of the Mediterranean basin

Conservatoire Méditerranéen Partagé France

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Respecting Biodiversity

Creation of an educational and conservatory garden on Ratonneau Island

Parc national des calanques France

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Respecting Biodiversity

Agroforestry and chestnut rehabilitation

Act for Planet France

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Respecting Biodiversity

Reforestation of damaged ecosystems

PUR Projet Japan

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Respecting Biodiversity

Agroforestry in Provence

PUR Projet France

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Respecting Biodiversity

Restoration of forest biodiversity

PUR Projet Australia

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Respecting Biodiversity

Plantation of trees on agricultural land

PUR Projet United States

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Caring for Sight

By funding screening, treatments, and glasses, and supporting ophthalmologist training and research, the L’OCCITANE Foundation is helping combat avoidable blindness.
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Empowering Women

The L’OCCITANE Foundation supports projects in the fields of literacy, social microfinance, professional training, and girls’ education promotion to contribute to women’s emancipation in Burkina Faso.
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