The One Year for Earth/1y4e Reforestation Fund supports critical reforestation campaigns around the world. All donations are applied directly to reforestation projects through certified partner organizations. Each tree planted contributes to restoring degraded ecosystems, protecting native biodiversity, and combating the effects of climate change.

How It Works

At One Year for Earth, we believe in the power of education, advocacy, and community to address the urgent challenges of climate change. Through our 1y4e Journey, users explore the many facets of sustainability and learn to see the world “through the lens of sustainability.” As they progress through the weekly challenges, users earn point-credits that count toward actual trees planted on their behalf.

Donations to the One Year for Earth/1y4e Reforestation Fund are applied directly to the cost of tree planting, ensuring that every point earned by participants contributes to real environmental impact. By supporting our reforestation efforts, you play a crucial role in restoring degraded ecosystems, while also supporting our mission to empower people to live a sustainable lifestyle, advocate for sustainable solutions, and build resilient communities.

Why Reforestation Matters

Forests are vital carbon sinks, absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. Deforestation, the purposeful clearing of forested land, is a global crisis causing severe threats to our planet. The consequences of deforestation are wide-ranging and include the loss of biodiversity, reduced carbon sequestration, and disruptions to the water cycle. 

According to the United Nations, the annual rate of global deforestation from 2015-2020 was estimated at 10 million hectares per year. This rapid deforestation not only alters the landscape but also disrupts the delicate balance of our planet. Through our partnerships with certified reforestation organizations, we are working to reverse this trend.

How Your Donation Makes an Impact

Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference! Every cent donated to the One Year for Earth/1y4e Reforestation Fund is applied directly to reforestation efforts through our certified reforestation partners. We have partnered on reforestation and watershed efforts in the USA with Delta Institute to restore native oak savanna habitat.

Your donation will:

• Plant trees in deforested areas

• Restore degraded ecosystems

• Protect native biodiversity

• Encourage participants to complete the 1y4e Journey

Ways to Give

• One-time Donation: Make a one-time donation to support our reforestation efforts.

• Recurring Giving: Set up a monthly or yearly donation to provide ongoing support for our projects.

• Donations of Time: If you are unable to make a financial contribution at this time, you can also support our work by participating in the free 1y4e Journey and sharing the 1y4e Journey with others. If you’d like to get involved further, please contact us at info@1y4e.org regarding partnership and volunteer opportunities.

Regardless of how you support our mission, we thank you for your generosity. Your support is essential in helping us create a more sustainable future for all.

Thank you for being a part of the One Year for Earth community.