Who are we?

Play for Nature was founded in 2013 and is recognized as a public benefit and humanitarian organization. Member of the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), it is involved in the preservation of endangered species and their ecosystems in France and around the world.

#OneTeamForBiodiversity

Our project

Play for Nature has become an expert in research and evaluation of in situ conservation programs. Programs supported by Play for Nature have always included both wildlife and biodiversity in natural settings, without forgetting the human aspect. Thus, it is the natural ecosystem as a whole as well as the relationship of the programs with the local population that are taken into account in the selection process.

Engaged with the local populations for the preservation of biodiversity and endangered species, Play for Nature supports technically and financially the cohesion between humans and their ecosystems through awareness-raising, support for scientific research and sporting events around the world.

Play for Nature is a member of the French Center for Funds and Foundations (CFFF). As an endowment fund, it is recognized as being of general interest and can therefore benefit from donations and legacies, and donors (individuals and companies) can benefit from tax advantages.

key figures

REDISTRIBUTED

since its creation

BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION ASSOCIATIONS

supported since its creation

CHILDREN REACHED THROUGH

biodiv’Educ since 2020

CONTINENTS

of intervention

Our team

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Cécile Joly

Play for Nature Director

As Director, she uses her technical knowledge, versatility and convictions to protect biodiversity and develop Play for Nature.

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Cécile SABA

Biodiv'Educ Director

Committed to the transmission of scientific knowledge, she uses her pedagogy, versatility and convictions to raise children's awareness of the environment.

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Léa RENAULT

Biodiv'Educ pedagogical manager

With her strong interpersonal skills, she puts her pedagogical qualities to good use in environmental education and sustainable development.

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Vanille OUDIN

Biodiv'Educ educational facilitator

She passes on knowledge and takes action to preserve the environment. Convinced that “knowledge is the first step to preservation”, she combines pedagogy, creativity, rigor and adaptability for a concrete impact.

Our executive board

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Julien PIERRE

Chairman

Former international rugby player, founder of Fair Play For Planet, treasurer of Biodiv'Educ and co-founder and chairman of Play For Nature.

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Pascal DAMOIS

Treasurer

Chairman of Parc Animalier d'Auvergne, Chairman of Biodiv'Educ and co-founder of Play for Nature.

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Natacha de Saint-Vincent

Vice President

Managing Director of Francis Lefebvre Formation.

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Valérie Mas

Vice President

Co-founder and President of WeNow

Our ethical and scientific committee

Our ethical and scientific committee sits for a 3-year term. It represents the expression of the philosophical and moral values that drive Play for Nature and works independently and impartially. It is composed of the following members:

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Gil ALma

Actor, producer, comedian

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Thierry Marsilhac

Founding producer of Glob Editions

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Amélie ROMAIN

Doctoral student in ethology, founder of the Akongo consultancy,

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Aude Le Leuch

Finance Director and CSR Manager at Emmaüs Défi, l'Oréal and CNOSF

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Paul estève

In charge of the Small Initiatives Program of the IUCN French Committee

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Chloé trespeuch

Professional snowboarder, double Olympic medallist

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Michaël Delouis

Chairman and founder of I Can Consulting

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Alexis Kryceve

Founding partner of HAATCH, founder and CEO of Gifts for Change

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Benoît Senaux

Associate Professor of Sport Management at Coventry University

Our volunteers

Becoming a Play for Nature volunteer not only means committing yourself to protecting biodiversity and endangered species, but also immersing yourself in an incredible adventure, rich in encounters (human and animal), experiences and personal fulfillment.

There’s no doubt about it, each and every one of you has something to contribute to Play for Nature. Join our volunteers who, every day, put their talents, skills, ideas and free time at the service of the animal cause.