Planting hope: One Tree Planted’s mission for a greener tomorrow
Nov 11, 2023
A popular environmental non-profit, One Tree Planted, is spearheading change in the areas of reforestation and ecological restoration. The organization's mission is to make it easier for individuals, groups, and foundations to plant trees and contribute to a healthier planet. It was founded with the intention of making environmental conservation initiatives more manageable.
Since its founding in 2014, One Tree Planted has effectively planted over 100 million trees across more than 80 countries, creating an everlasting legacy. The impact has been significant and transformative, with a staggering 52.7 million trees planted in 2022 alone—more than doubling their previous year's accomplishments.
One Tree Planted now collaborates with partners in North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific, stepping up its efforts purposefully every year. Their efforts extend beyond the simple act of planting trees; they also involve the development and maintenance of strong, sustainable forests that enhance the overall health of the ecosystem.
The organization uses a wide approach that involves working with local planting groups in over 70 countries. These partnerships provide funding for large-scale, high-impact projects that focus on agroforestry, ecological rehabilitation, forest restoration, and biodiversity conservation. Beyond the positive impacts on the environment, the benefits additionally improve community welfare by supporting indigenous ownership, fostering healthy living, and encouraging sustainable income generation.
Given the importance of urban trees, One Tree Planted's Urban Forestry Action Fund focuses on high-impact initiatives addressing environmental justice issues. Through assisting communities in attaining tree equity, these initiatives support more sustainable and healthful urban environments.
Comprehensive proposals from regional partners are the first step in the process, and they are thoroughly reviewed before being implemented. Once projects are assessed and approved, One Tree Planted raises funds from foundations, businesses, and individuals to support them. This ensures that the projects are completed effectively.
After the project's completion, the Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) team collaborates with partners to map and monitor the growing trees and evaluates their impact on the health of the surrounding forests, biodiversity, and communities.
Soul Kitchen, an enthusiastic advocate of positive change, has partnered with One Tree Planted in order to turn their commitment into observable environmental benefits. Soul Kitchen's initiative is straightforward but impactful: we pledge to plant a tree through One Tree Planted for every new follower they receive on Instagram.
As an enthusiastic advocate of positive change, Soul Kitchen has joined the One Tree Planted cause to translate their dedication into tangible environmental advantages. Our simple yet powerful initiative is to promise to plant a tree through One Tree Planted for each new Instagram follower they pick up.
Trees serve as the planet's lungs, releasing oxygen into the atmosphere and absorbing carbon dioxide to create habitat for a wide range of species. They also play a crucial role in reducing climate change. Trees have a symbiotic relationship with the environment, which makes them vital for promoting a cleaner, healthier planet for everyone.
In conclusion, the connection between Soul Kitchen and One Tree Planted is a shining example of how collaboration can benefit the environment.
