GLOBALBERO
connected by trees
The Project
Learn about the project's goal and how it came about.
Who is involved in the project—whether in the foreground or behind the scenes...
What does “GLOBALBERO” actually mean?
GLOBALBERO – the name brings us together GLOBAL and ALBERO, the Italian word for “tree.” Our favorite trees symbolize what we love and what brings us together. Because what we love, we protect.
How did the idea turn into a project?
Some ideas need the right moment—and the right person to set them in motion. GLOBALBERO was born out of a genuine encounter: out of inspiration, conviction, and the deep belief that a love of nature brings people together. What began as a conversation in a wine cellar in Italy is now an international art project that invites people around the world to celebrate their favorite tree.
The Spark
During the lockdown, Marianne Schmid launched the interactive art project #iorestoacasa—demonstrating how art can bring people together without pointing fingers, but simply through love.
The Encounter
Organic winemaker Renate Schütz visits Marianne's exhibition in Agliano Terme, Italy. Her desire to create a similar project to protect nature strikes a chord with Marianne.
The idea takes shape
After exploring various options, the concept has taken shape: people from all over the world share creative posts about their favorite tree—on a shared platform, visible to everyone.
The team is growing
A Zoom call brings Berlin-based web designer Bianca Bürger on board. What begins as a conversation turns into a volunteer collaboration—and becomes one of the project’s cornerstones.
Under a lucky star
Business astrologer Franziska Engel determines the ideal launch date during a LiveCall—based on the most favorable astrological alignments.
Go live!
At 5:45 a.m., globalbero.ch goes live. The world map begins to fill with trees and stories.
What is the message and the goal?
The message of this project is to remind people of their love for trees.
This campaign aims to raise awareness of nature, encourage people to create a tribute to their favorite tree, and foster connections among participants around the world.
This initiative has the power to change our perspective. It allows us to see something ordinary with fresh eyes, giving it new meaning and significance. Symbolically, the tree represents nature. It appears to be independent. Yet recent research shows that trees are capable of communicating with one another. Perhaps they also communicate with us, if we listen closely?
connected by trees
Do you have a favorite tree?
Join the project and share your favorite tree with the world!
Who's in?
Marianne Schmid
Initiator & Project Founder
Website: https://www.kundk.it
Franziska Engel
Astrologer and Certified Business Sinologist
Website: https://unternehmen-astrologie.de
The founding members
All of these individuals, along with other supporters, have helped make it possible for the project to get off the ground.
Caroline Felber
Fashion designer
Madeleine Felber
Artist
Ramona Glaß
Doctor and Homeopath
Andrea Mehnert
M.Sc. (ETH), Exercise and Sport
Renate Schütz
Organic Winegrower
Claudia Rollersbroich
Computer Science Graduate & Holistic Lifestyle Coach
Samuel Lauber
Architect (ETH, SIA)
Ina Serafini
lic. phil. I
Jutta von der Decken
Community & Online-Meetings
The GLOBALBERO community on Communi regularly shares information, facilitates discussions, and hosts online meetings. Get to know artists and their favorite trees, network with others, and become part of a global community.