Ethiopian Ministers Join Nationwide Green Legacy Campaign as Ethiopia Targets 800 million Seedlings in a Single Day
Ethiopian government officials participated in a nationwide campaign to plant 800 million seedlings in a single day. The initiative aims to bolster environmental restoration, food security, and economic development as part of the country's long-term climate resilience strategy.
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Large-scale reforestation efforts are critical for mitigating climate change impacts and improving agricultural sustainability in East Africa.
Login Logout አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us Ethiopian Ministers Join Nationwide Green Legacy Campaign as Ethiopia Targets 800 million Seedlings in a Single Day 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, August 3, 2026 (ENA) —Ethiopian Ministers joined millions of citizens across the country today in the 2026 Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) nationwide one day tree planting campaign, reaffirming the government's commitment to environmental restoration, climate resilience, food security, and sustainable economic development.
Ministers of Finance, Agriculture, Water and Energy, Planning and Development, and Trade and Regional Integration led tree planting activities in different parts of the country as Ethiopia plans to plant 800 million seedlings in a single day.
Finance Minister Ahmed Shide said the nationwide campaign reflects Ethiopia's determination to combine environmental protection with national development.
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