Ethiopia Readies 8 Billion Seedlings For Tree-Planting Campaign
Ethiopia has prepared over 8 billion seedlings for its 2026 Green Legacy Initiative, a nationwide tree-planting campaign aimed at combating climate change. The country aims to reach a total of 50 billion trees planted since the initiative began in 2019.
Why it matters
Large-scale reforestation efforts are critical for environmental restoration and climate change mitigation in East Africa, serving as a model for regional sustainability.
By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter Addis Ababa – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia prepared more than 8 billion seedlings for the 2026 nationwide tree-planting campaign under the Green Legacy Initiative.
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