Hakan Çalhanoğlu and My Lovely Planet Launch the “Çalhanoğlu Forest”: 50 Soccer Fields of Trees in Turkey
Bordeaux, France, September 18th, 2025, Chainwire
Turkish football legend Hakan Çalhanoğlu has taken equity in the award-winning web3 mobile game, recognized by Google Play Store after planting 380,000 trees worldwide.
Together, they launch the #PlayForTurkiye campaign, where trees planted in the game are also planted in real life.
My Lovely Planet (MLP), the Web3 mobile game that transforms gameplay into real-world impact, has announced a major partnership with international football star Hakan Çalhanoğlu and his Wife Sinem Çalhanoğlu. Together, they are launching the Çalhanoğlu Forest, a large-scale reforestation initiative in Turkey, where every in-game action contributes to planting real trees.
“Football has given me so much, and now I want to give something back, not just to my country, but to the world,” said Hakan Çalhanoğlu. “With My Lovely Planet, fans can have fun and directly join me in bringing impact while enjoying the game. Together, we can make gaming meaningful.”
Developed by industry professionals with experience on titles such as Candy Crush, Royal Match, and Fortnite, My Lovely Planet is a mobile game that integrates environmental impact into its gameplay. Recognized by Google’s #WeArePlay campaign, the game allows players to contribute to tree-planting initiatives through in-game achievements, with each milestone tied to funding real-world reforestation projects.
“We’re building more than a game. We’re building a movement where entertainment fuels real-world action. The Kuşadası project is just the beginning – and partnering with Hakan allows us to inspire millions of fans to make a difference, one download at a time,” said Clément Le Bras, Founder and CEO of My Lovely Planet.
The Çalhanoğlu Forest: Rebuilding After the Fires
The first project under this partnership will take place on the reforestation site in Kuşadası, Aydın Province, an area devastated by a forest fire on June 29, 2024. The project will be led on site with the Turkish Tohum Association (Tohum Eğitim Kültür ve Doğa Derneği).
- Phase 1: An initial 10,000 saplings—covering an estimated area equivalent to 50 football fields—have been funded by professional footballer Hakan Çalhanoğlu.
- Phase 2: The project invites player participation, where continued in-game activity will support additional tree planting, including contributions symbolically linked to both Hakan and Sinem Çalhanoğlu.
Each project is carried out with professional site preparation, active community involvement, and long-term monitoring to ensure lasting success.
Through the #PlayForTurkey campaign, trees planted in the game will result in real trees being planted in the Çalhanoğlu Forest.
On top of that, many more exciting surprises are coming soon, making it clear that gaming can be both fun and meaningful.
About My Lovely Planet
My Lovely Planet (MLP) is a pioneering Web3 Mobile Game that fuses addictive, social gameplay with tangible climate action. Developed by a team of gaming veterans from Candy Crush, Royal Match, and Fortnite, and selected by Google (#WeArePlay), MLP is on a mission to prove that fun and purpose can go hand in hand. Every in-game achievement translates into real trees planted, making entertainment a force for global good.
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