Celebrate the International Day of Forests 2026: Why 21 March Still Matters (and What the United Nations Started in 2025)
International Day of Forests: Why It Matters and How Mulbury Is Giving Back
Every year on 21 march, the world pauses for the international day of forests, a global moment led by the united nations to celebrate and raise awareness of something we often take for granted.
Forests.
They are not just nice to look at on a weekend walk. Forests play a critical role in supporting life. They regulate climate, protect our ecosystem, support biodiversity, and help with the supply of freshwater. They also quietly absorb carbon through carbon sequestration, helping to mitigate climate change and reduce overall emission levels.
This is why the united nations general assembly proclaimed this day. To highlight the importance of forests, and to encourage national and international efforts that focus on protecting forests, forest restoration, and sustainable forest management.
The Bigger Picture Behind the International Day of Forests
The international day forests 2026 theme continues to highlight the connection between forests and climate change, food and agriculture, and global sustainable development goals.
Forests support food security, improve soil health, and help enhance agricultural productivity. In fact, the idea of forests in food security is becoming more important globally, with support from the food and agriculture organisation of the organisation of the united nations.
They also support millions of people who rely on forests for their livelihood, including indigenous peoples who have long understood the balance within forest ecosystems.
Yet despite all this, we are still facing deforestation, forest loss, and environmental degradation.
Not exactly trending in the right direction.
What This Means for Australia
Closer to home, Australia's forests are just as important.
Our Australian forest landscapes support wildlife, store carbon, and provide valuable forest resources. Organisations like the department of agriculture and the forestry commission continue to work on better forest management, but there are still opportunities and challenges ahead.
Which is where businesses like Mulbury can step in and do their bit.
Mulbury x Greenfleet: A Simple Way to Make an Impact
To mark the international day of forests, Mulbury has partnered with Greenfleet, an environmental not for profit focused on tree planting campaigns and restoring native forests.
Greenfleet has been delivering climate action for over 25 years. Their work supports forests and biodiversity, improves soil and water systems, and contributes to long term forest restoration across Australia and New Zealand.
From 21 march to the end of the month, we are donating 10 percent of every frame sale to support their work.
No complicated steps. Just a simple way to give back.
Why This Collaboration Matters
This partnership supports real action.
It contributes to sustainable production and consumption, helps fund projects that restore forests, and aligns with broader global initiatives like the collaborative partnership on forests and the forum on forests.
It also supports communities and indigenous peoples, ensuring forests are restored in ways that benefit both people and the planet.
Because when it comes to forests and sustainable futures, collaboration is everything.
What You Can Do
The united nations international day encourages everyone to get involved through activities involving forests and trees.
You do not need to plant a thousand trees to make a difference.
You can support businesses that prioritise sustainability, learn more through forestry research, or simply make more conscious choices around production and consumption.
Small actions, when done collectively, go a long way.