International Day of Forests: How Your Daily Transactions Can Help Restore Our Planet's Lungs

‍Our Forests: The Threatened Guardians of Our Planet

Did you know that forests cover about 31% of the global land area, but we're losing them at an alarming rate? According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the world loses approximately 10 million hectares of forest each year—equivalent to losing 27 soccer fields of forest every minute.

Forests aren't just collections of trees—they're complex ecosystems that sustain life across our planet. The United Nations reports that 1.6 billion people depend directly on forests for their livelihoods, while 2.6 billion people rely on wood and other traditional fuels for cooking.

When it comes to climate, forests are crucial. According to NASA and the World Resources Institute, forests absorb a net 7.6 billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide annually—equivalent to roughly 1.5 times the annual emissions of the United States. However, when forests are degraded or destroyed, this stored carbon is released back into the atmosphere, accelerating climate change.

Why Forests Matter More Than We Realize

Forests provide benefits that extend far beyond their boundaries:

• Climate Regulation: Forests play a crucial role in global climate regulation. They absorb a net 7.6 billion metric tonnes of CO2 annually, making them one of the most effective natural tools for combating climate change.
• Water Security: Forested watersheds supply approximately 75% of the world's accessible freshwater for agricultural, domestic, industrial, and environmental uses. Forests act as natural water filters, regulate water flow, and contribute to cloud and rain formation.
• Economic Support: In many regions, forests are vital economic assets. Rural households living near forests derive as much as 22% of their income from forest resources, making them critical for poverty alleviation.
• Food Security: Forests provide essential food sources for millions of people. The UN states that wild meat is a significant protein source for Indigenous Peoples and rural communities in tropical regions, with thousands of species used as food (source).
  
  

Transform Your Everyday Purchases into Forest Restoration

At Karma, we've made it possible for you to contribute to global reforestation efforts through your regular spending habits. Our partnership with Tree-Nation connects your everyday purchases to tangible environmental impact.

How Your Daily Coffee Can Plant Trees

With Karma, your routine transactions translate into trees planted around the world:

🌳 Cashback for Climate – Earn cashback from our partner brands and choose to use it toward planting trees, helping restore degraded forests while supporting biodiversity and local communities.

🌱 Roundups for Reforestation – When you enable Roundups, we round your transactions to the nearest dollar and direct that spare change to planting trees through Tree-Nation, a leading reforestation organization.

🌍 Track Your Forest Impact – Our interactive dashboard shows you exactly how many trees you've helped plant.

Be the Change: Turn Your Transactions into Trees

This International Day of Forests, you can join thousands of others who are turning everyday spending into environmental restoration. By choosing Karma for your purchases, you're helping rebuild forest ecosystems around the world.

Three Simple Steps to Make a Difference Today:

1. Download the Karma App and create your account in less than a minute.
2. Select Tree Planting as your cause and start supporting reforestation through your cashback rewards.
3. Amplify your impact with Roundups — enable them in your settings and turn spare change from everyday purchases into trees.

Forests aren't just nice to have—they're essential for our survival. Together, we can help restore what's been lost and protect what remains. This International Day of Forests, let's transform our everyday spending into a powerful force for planetary health.

💚 Join us. Every transaction matters. Every tree counts.

Download Karma & Start Planting Today

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