Ethiopia Deploys Youths to African Countries to Share Green Legacy Experience
Ethiopia is deploying youth ambassadors to Zimbabwe, Ghana, and Nigeria to share knowledge from its 'Green Legacy Initiative' regarding environmental conservation and tree planting. The program aims to strengthen diplomatic ties while promoting large-scale reforestation across Africa.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a soft-power approach to climate diplomacy and regional environmental cooperation in Africa.
አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us Ethiopia Deploys Youths to African Countries to Share Green Legacy Experience 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, Sep 3, 2026 (ENA) —Ethiopia is deploying young people to African Countries to share the country’s experience in implementing the Green Legacy Initiative (GLI).
Speaking at a ceremony held last night, Prosperity Party Youth Wing Vice President and Head of the Main Office Abang Kumudan said the activities will be conducted under the theme “Plant Africa Fraternity Initiative.”
According to Abang, the initiative is being implemented for the second time, with 24 Ethiopian youths set to travel to Zimbabwe, Ghana and Nigeria.
Eight youths will be deployed to each country to share Ethiopia’s experience and knowledge in environmental conservation, afforestation and tree planting.
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