Forestami Foundation: From Solidarity Fund to Independent Foundation

Forestami is a Foundation with an ambitious mission: to plant 3 million trees by 2030. The project was launched in 2020, originating from research conducted by the Politecnico di Milano, and promoted by the City of Milan, the Metropolitan City of Milan, the Lombardy Region, Parco Nord Milano, Parco Agricolo Sud Milano, ERSAF, Fondazione Cariplo, Fondazione di Comunità Milano, along with Fondazione Comunitaria Nord Milano and Fondazione Comunitaria Ticino Olona, and the universities Politecnico, Statale, and Bicocca.

Forestami aims to actively engage citizens, local communities, institutions, associations, and businesses in a shared responsibility: mitigating climate change by expanding urban and peri-urban natural capital. Through this collective effort, the initiative contributes to improving air quality and overall quality of life in Greater Milan, while addressing the challenges of a changing climate.

In 2025, Fondo Filantropico Italiano supported Forestami in its transition from a philanthropic fund to an independent non-profit foundation. Our advisory role focused on the key phases of establishing the organization, designing its legal structure, and ensuring regulatory compliance. We continue to provide strategic guidance as Forestami evolves and grows as an autonomous foundation committed to environmental impact and community empowerment.