Ethiopia launches 2026 Green Legacy Initiative with goal to plant 8 billion seedlings
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched the Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) targeting 8 billion seedlings this year, with a long‑term aim of 65 billion trees. Officials urged nationwide participation.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched Ethiopia's 2026 Green Legacy Initiative, targeting the planting of 8 billion seedlings during the year’s campaign, according to AllAfrica.
The initiative, part of Ethiopia's broader Green Legacy Initiative, has a long‑term goal of planting 65 billion trees, AllAfrica reported.
Speaker of the House of Federation Agegnehu Teshager called on all Ethiopians to actively and enthusiastically participate in the initiative, AllAfrica said.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed also called on citizens across the country to actively participate in the effort, AllAfrica noted.
The program reaffirms Ethiopia's commitment to environmental restoration and sustainable development through large‑scale tree‑planting efforts, AllAfrica reported.
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