Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative a Game Changer for Environment, Water Security: UNECA Officer
A UN Economic Commission for Africa official praised Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative as a model for environmental restoration. The program has successfully planted 48 billion seedlings since 2019 to improve water security and climate resilience.
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The initiative serves as a significant case study for large-scale reforestation efforts and their potential impact on regional water sustainability in Africa.
Login Logout አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative Game Changer for Environment, Water Security: UNECA Officer 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, June 17, 2026 (ENA) — Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative has emerged as a transformative force in environmental restoration and water sustainability that could be replicated across Africa, Charles Akol, Environmental Affairs Officer at UN Economic Commission for Africa, said.
The article relies heavily on the perspective of a UN official, presenting a positive view of government policy.
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