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Ethiopia: PM Abiy Launches Green Legacy Initiative Targeting 8 Billion ... Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched Ethiopia's 2026 Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) today, targeting the planting of 8 billion seedlings. The initiative reaffirms the country's commitment to environmental restoration and sustainable development through large-scale tree-planting efforts. Announcing the launch on social media, the Prime Minister said Ethiopia aims to plant 8 billion seedlings during this year's campaign, bringing the nation closer to its long-term target of planting 65 billion trees. "Today, we officially launched this year's Green Legacy Initiative. With a target of planting 8 billion seedlings this year, we are steadily advancing toward our larger set goal of 65 billion trees. Join the movement and leave your green legacy for future generations," he stated. Keep up with the latest headlines onWhatsApp|LinkedIn The Prime Minister called on citizens across the country to actively participate in the initiative and contribute to building a greener and more climate-resilient future. Launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the initiative was designed to restore …

PM Abiy Launches 2026 GLI with Target of 8 Billion Seedlings - ENA ... The initiative reaffirms the country’s commitment to environmental restoration and sustainable development through large-scale tree-planting efforts. Announcing the launch on social media, the Prime Minister said Ethiopia aims to plant 8 billion seedlings during this year’s campaign, bringing the nation closer to its long-term target of planting 65 billion trees. “Today, we officially launched this year’s Green Legacy Initiative. With a target of planting 8 billion seedlings this year, we are steadily advancing toward our larger set goal of 65 billion trees. Join the movement and leave your green legacy for future generations,” he stated. The Prime Minister called on citizens across the country to actively participate in the initiative and contribute to building a greener and more climate-resilient future. Launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the initiative was designed to restore degraded ecosystems, combat deforestation and soil erosion, expand forest cover, improve air and water quality, and create green employment opportunities. Since its inception, Ethiopia has planted more than 48 billion seedli…

Ethiopians Urged to Join Green Legacy Initiative to Advance Sustainable ... Addis Ababa — Addis Ababa, June 20, 2026 (ENA) --Speaker of the House of Federation, Agegnehu Teshager, has called on all Ethiopians to actively and enthusiastically participate in the Green Legacy Initiative. The speaker further emphasized that Initiative's critical role in advancing the country's sustainable development agenda. Earlier this week, Abiy Ahmed officially launched Ethiopia's 2026 Green Legacy Initiative, setting an ambitious target of planting 8 billion seedlings nationwide. Follow us onWhatsApp|LinkedInfor the latest headlines The initiative reaffirms the country's commitment to environmental restoration, climate resilience, and sustainable development through large-scale tree-planting efforts. Agegnehu made the remarks as the Addis Ababa City Administration officially launched this year's Green Legacy Initiative today under the theme "Planting Hope." Addressing participants at the event, the Speaker noted that the launch comes at a particularly significant moment, following Ethiopia's successful 7th General Election. He stressed the importance of sustaining the momentum of national …

GGW Revolution 2030: 11 African countries to plant 100 billion trees GGW Revolution 2030: 11 African countries to plant 100 billion trees Environment By Online Editor On Sep 11, 2025 By Abbas Nazil Africa is undertaking one of the world’s largest environmental restoration projects, the Great Green Wall, a bold initiative stretching 8,000 kilometers across 11 countries from Senegal to Djibouti. The project aims to combat desertification, restore degraded land, fight climate change, and plant 100 billion trees by 2030. It is expected to reclaim 100 million hectares of land and lock away 250 million tons of carbon dioxide, making a significant contribution to global climate efforts. Already, millions of acres have been restored, and the impact is visible in communities where once-barren landscapes now bloom with trees, crops, and improved water access. Farmers testify that the initiative has reduced drought impacts, enhanced soil fertility, and provided new sources of income, while thousands of young women have gained employment, strengthening both environmental health and economic stability. The Great Green Wall is driven by collaboration among governments of Senegal, Mauritania, Ma…

Ethiopians Urged to Join Green Legacy Initiative to Advance Sustainable ... Addis Ababa, June 21, 2026 (ENA) —Addis Ababa, June 20, 2026 (ENA) —Speaker of the House of Federation, Agegnehu Teshager, has called on all Ethiopians to actively and enthusiastically participate in the Green Legacy Initiative. The speaker further emphasized that Initiative’s critical role in advancing the country's sustainable development agenda. Earlier this week, Abiy Ahmed officially launched Ethiopia’s 2026 Green Legacy Initiative, setting an ambitious target of planting 8 billion seedlings nationwide. The initiative reaffirms the country's commitment to environmental restoration, climate resilience, and sustainable development through large-scale tree-planting efforts. Agegnehu made the remarks as the Addis Ababa City Administration officially launched this year's Green Legacy Initiative today under the theme “Planting Hope.” Addressing participants at the event, the Speaker noted that the launch comes at a particularly significant moment, following Ethiopia’s successful 7th General Election. He stressed the importance of sustaining the momentum of national development through collective effor…

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Launches Green Legacy Initiative Targeting 8 Billion Seedlings [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched Ethiopia's 2026 Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) today, targeting the planting of 8 billion seedlings.

Ethiopians Urged to Join Green Legacy Initiative to Advance Sustainable ... Addis ababa: Speaker of the House of Federation, Agegnehu Teshager, has called on all Ethiopians to actively and enthusiastically participate in the Green Legacy Initiative. The speaker further emphasized the Initiative’s critical role in advancing the country’s sustainable development agenda. According to Ethiopian News Agency, earlier this week, Abiy Ahmed officially launched Ethiopia’s 2026 Green Legacy Initiative, setting an ambitious target of planting 8 billion seedlings nationwide. The initiative reaffirms the country’s commitment to environmental restoration, climate resilience, and sustainable development through large-scale tree-planting efforts. Agegnehu made the remarks as the Addis Ababa City Administration officially launched this year’s Green Legacy Initiative today under the theme ‘Planting Hope.’ Addressing participants at the event, the Speaker noted that the launch comes at a particularly significant moment, following Ethiopia’s successful 7th General Election. He stressed the importance of sustaining the momentum of national development through collective efforts aimed at environmental …

Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative Touted As An African Model of ... Engineer Lelise Neme, Director General, Ethiopian Environment Protection Authority SHARE By Wallace Mawire recently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Engineer Lelise Neme, Director General, Ethiopian Environment Protection Authority As part of its Green Legacy Initiative (GLI), anchored by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia this year is reported to have planted a record-breaking 714.7 million tree seedlings on a single day in July 2025, under the theme “Renewal Through Planting,” according to Engineer Lelise Neme, Director General, Ethiopian Environment Protection Authority  for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in a keynote address  at the launch of the State of Africa’s Environment 2025 Report in Addis Ababa on 17 to 19 September,2025 by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) based in India. Engineer Neme said at the launch that the 2025 planting campaign was part of an annual target to plant 7.5 billion trees, with a long-term aim to reach 54 billion seedlings by 2026 in a five year programme. ‘This is an African model of climate adaptation,” she told Journalists from Africa, government official…

PM Abiy Launches 2026 Green Legacy Planting Season with Eight Billion ... PM Abiy Launches 2026 Green Legacy Planting Season with Eight Billion Seedling Target On Jun 15, 2026 1,700 Addis Ababa, June 15, 2026 (FMC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today officially launched Ethiopia’s 2026 Green Legacy planting season, setting a target of planting eight billion seedlings nationwide during this year’s annual environmental campaign. Announcing the launch in a social media post, the Prime Minister said this year’s campaign marks another step toward Ethiopia’s broader goal of planting 65 billion trees under the Green Legacy Initiative. Calling on Ethiopians to take part in the nationwide effort, Abiy urged citizens to join the movement and “leave your green legacy for future generations.” Launched in 2019, the Green Legacy Initiative has become Ethiopia’s flagship environmental restoration program, aimed at restoring degraded landscapes, expanding forest cover, strengthening climate resilience, conserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable development through mass tree planting and ecosystem restoration. To date, Ethiopia has planted more than 48 billion seedlings under the initiative,…

Ethiopia: Ethiopians Urged to Join Green Legacy Initiative to Advance Sustainable Development [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Addis Ababa, June 20, 2026 (ENA) --Speaker of the House of Federation, Agegnehu Teshager, has called on all Ethiopians to actively and enthusiastically participate in the Green Legacy Initiative.