A Nation Unites: Ethiopia’s Record Tree-Planting Campaign Sets Global Benchmark
On a rainy day in Ethiopia the earth witnessed something extraordinary In just hours the country planted million tree seedlings marking one of the most ambitious reforestation efforts ever attempted The campaign is part of Ethiopia s Green Legacy Initiative a national program launched in by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed which aims to restore degraded land fight climate change and promote sustainability What might seem like just planting trees is in reality a symbol of resilience hope and a human commitment to saving the environment The Birth of the Green LegacyThe Green Legacy Initiative was born out of necessity Ethiopia like many other African nations has been grappling with the effects of climate change including severe soil erosion unpredictable rainfall patterns and a devastating loss of biodiversity Agriculture which sustains the majority of the population has been deeply affected putting food security and livelihoods at risk Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
