About
Why?
This flag serves as an important reminder to the citizens of Earth. It is a reminder that we share this planet no matter national boundaries, ideologies and religious beliefs; that we should take care of each other and the planet we live on.
The Organization
The International Flag of Planet Earth Organization (IFOPE-O) is a registered nonprofit organization, focusing on social impact by representing The International Flag of Planet Earth.
Oskar Pernefeldt
President, IFOPE-O
Oskar is the designer behind the proposal The International Flag of Planet Earth, which was presented in 2015. Besides being a vexillologist (scholar of flags), he is a renowned Creative Director in the advertising scene in Sweden, attested by many eminent awards to his name. Oskar firmly believes that symbols can create a powerful shift of perspective that can impact human behavior. The flag itself is a symbol for Earth and an important reminder that we share this planet – with all of its challenges and possibilities.
oskar@flagofplanetearth.com
Mission
Our mission is to share The International Flag of Planet Earth, and its message, across the globe – to make it recognized and utilized as the flag of planet Earth. We do this through extensive educational outreach work, collaborations and awareness creation.
Hansa Devi
Executive Director, IFOPE-O
Hansa served as the Vice President for ACCESS Health International, a nonprofit think tank and advisory group, based in Hyderabad, India, for two years during its initial phases. After her time in India, she served as the Co-Founder and CEO of Panji LLC for five years, an eco-friendly manufacturing company based in Colorado, USA. Hansa is the Vice President on our Board of Directors and serves as Executive Director of the organization.
hansa@flagofplanetearth.com
Leo Bovaller
Head of Strategy, IFOPE-O
Leo is a strategic thinker with a passion for communication and a belief in the power of symbols to unite people and cultures. He has been recognized for his work as a strategist, receiving numerous awards for his creative approach to problem-solving. With experience working in Europe, North America, and South East Asia, Leo has a diverse and global perspective that informs his approach to strategy. He is committed to inspiring people to do good and to make a positive impact on the world. Leo believes The International Flag of Planet Earth serves as a symbol of our shared home and a reminder of the challenges and possibilities we face together.
Michael Seiler
Head of Impact, IFOPE-O
Michael is a social impact strategist, leveraging new technology, cross-sector partnerships, and creative media campaigns to drive impact on big social and environmental challenges, local and global. With a background in technology and startup acceleration, tech education, DEI, nonprofits and events/festivals, Michael is passionate about creating big cultural movements that align citizens, businesses, government, and nonprofits around a unified impact plan.
Board Members
Sofi Bergkvist
CEO and President at Center for Care Innovations | Previously Executive Director for ACCESS Health International, a nonprofit think tank and advisory group dedicated to improving access to high quality, affordable healthcare in low, middle, and high income countries. Sofi brings multifaceted brilliance, a vast network, and in depth experience of the nonprofit sector to us at IFOPE-O.
With a background in renewable energy and town management, Terry brings IFOPE-O his expertise in grant writing and programs development, town government leadership, and optimization of organization efficacy.
Terence (Terry) Schuyler
Shane is fascinated and driven by how to evolve the nonprofit sector at large. He is currently the Online Fundraising Production Coordinator at PETA. | Previously Programs Director Make Life Skate Life, an organization empowering marginalized communities around the world through skateboarding.
Shane Tabor Carrick
Advisory Board
Paco Conde
Founder & ECD at Activista | Former Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy, BBH and Anomaly | D&AD Global Advisory Board & Impact Council Member | Cannes Lions Grand Prix Winner | Forbes Top 100 Most Creative | Keynote Speaker.
Louise Martorano
Executive Director of CAST Denver | Former Executive and Artistic Director of RedLine Contemporary Art Center for 14 years | Chair of the Harmony Hammond Trust | Treasurer for the National Performance Network | Secretary for the Denver Center for African Art | Trustee of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation.
Brian Sirgutz
Founder & CEO of Ampathy | Previously Senior Vice President of Social Impact and Social Innovation at The Huffington Post Media Group/AOL | Co-Founder of Starling Lab at Stanford University | Considered the “Rick Rubin of Impact”.
Co-Founder of Stilla, a Stockholm-based AI company. | Previously VP of Engineering at Shopify, as well as Co-Founder and CTO of the e-commerce platform TicTail (which later was acquired by the e-commerce giant Shopify). Siavash has an impressive history with start-ups, building and scaling companies.
Siavash Ghorbani
Co-founder Conscious City Guide, a Live Nation-backed & Webby Award-nominated wellness and experience platform | Culture-shaping creator, curator and conscious entrepreneur with a rare fluency across mainstream culture and human transformation | Previously live music television production.
Mel Nahas
CEO of The Flag Institute UK; the official advisory agency to the UK Parliament, National and local governments, diplomatic services, military units, etc, and the home of the official UK Flag Registry.
Leigh Wetherall
Leadership Strategist | Strategic Partnership focused Space Executive | Public Speaker | Board Member. Former Executive Director of Space for Humanity with nearly 10 years of experience in bridging the realms of space exploration and personal transformation.
Rachel Lyons
Executive Creative Director, Oatly | Previously Copywriter and Senior Partner at Forsman & Bodenfors.
Martin Ringqvist
CPG Sales & Strategic Growth Consulting | Head of Business Development, Sales Operations and Product Innovation at multiple start-ups. Her expertise includes; Brand Development, Sales and Distribution Strategy, Operations, Team Building, Account Management and Strategic Partnerships.
Rebecca Alvandi
Goals
How we envision our job being impactful and meaningful. Together with you, we spread the message of the flag on a global scale, in a myriad of ways.
We envision The International Flag of Planet Earth in homes and communities. We want people to fly it proudly, no matter nationality or background.
We envision venues, organizations, institutions, etc, adopting the flag. It is to be represented, for example, at the United Nations and other multilateral unions, campuses, memorials, embassies, sport arenas and events, in major cities, little towns, and public places - across the globe - as well as featured in cultural and creative endeavors such as music videos, films, video games, etc.
We envision this flag being used as a symbol of Earth in a myriad of creative ways. This could range from small to large; from scroll-down menus when “world-wide” is an option online, to missions in outer space.
We do not see the flag as an opponent to national flags in any way. For example, the flag of the USA will still be the flag of the USA. The International Flag of Planet Earth is proposed to represent the planet. We see it as a complement to national flags.
With a wide spread of the flag, its meaning gets important exposure. The flag serves as a reminder that we share this planet. We hope that it inspires and nurtures conversations around how we take care of the planet and each other.
What we believe
When a flag like this is widely adopted, people are more frequently reminded of the message it represents. We firmly believe that its exposure will create substantial impact – with social, cultural, environmental and economic ripple effects.
What we do
Examples of how we serve as the awareness agency of the flag.
Our job is to inspire its use, in as many creative ways as possible.
Educational public speaking, that inspires innovation and collaboration, using the flag as a catalyst for social impact and shared responsibility.
Driving global awareness through campaigns and communication, reminding humanity of our interconnectedness and common ground.
Integrating the Earth Flag into culture and contemporary life – from art, music, and sports, to education, technology, space exploration, and more.
Building partnerships with businesses, brands, influencers, and institutions, amplifying the reach of the Flag as a symbol of unity and care.
Encouraging community adoption worldwide by collaborating with universities, embassies, towns, municipalities, multilateral forums, global events, etc.
Growing a diverse and active network of ambassadors, volunteers, philanthropists and supporters, strengthening a movement of solidarity, responsibility and hope.
Supporting sustainability projects and humanitarian cooperation, ensuring the Flag is not only a symbol but an active force for change.
Get an Earth Flag
We offer flags in different sizes, in addition to patches, stickers, pins and various combo packs of The International Flag of Planet Earth.
Speaking opportunities
Book us for an inspiring presentation that unveils how design and symbols shape our world, sparking new insights and empowering audiences to see beyond the ordinary.
Shift of Perspective
We are not here to create a movement bound by time, but to inspire systematic change; a new way of relating to the natural world and the life it supports.
Why you donate
If you are looking to support The International Flag of Planet Earth, you are recognizing the importance of affecting real and lasting change in mindset and attitude toward the planet we inhabit and toward other beings.
By joining arms in our work, you share our desire of a paradigm shift; affecting how we perceive the world; focusing on what we have in common instead of on our differences, and reminding people that we share this planet.
We stay insistent, inspired and impactful – when we join forces.
What we have in common with our supporters, is that we are here to serve something that is much greater than ourselves.
We are not here to create a movement bound by time, but to inspire systematic change; a new way of relating to the natural world and the life it supports.
Do you want to know more about the organization?
Get to know our leadership and Board of Directors.
DISCLAIMER
The International Flag of Planet Earth and its organization are operating without political affiliation or religious belief. We stand completely non-partisan to any such affiliations.