Green Legacy Ethiopia is a nationwide environmental restoration and tree-planting initiative launched in 2019 to restore degraded landscapes, expand forest cover, strengthen biodiversity, and promote sustainable environmental stewardship. The initiative encourages participation from government institutions, local communities, schools, businesses, civil society organizations, and members of the Ethiopian diaspora.
Through annual tree-planting campaigns and broader conservation efforts, Green Legacy seeks to improve ecosystem health, reduce land degradation, enhance water conservation, and increase Ethiopia's resilience to climate change. The initiative also promotes environmental awareness and encourages citizens to take an active role in protecting the country's natural resources.
Beyond planting trees, Green Legacy emphasizes the importance of long-term care, sustainable land management, and community participation to ensure lasting environmental and social benefits.
Why It Matters
Healthy forests are essential for protecting biodiversity, improving soil quality, conserving water resources, supporting agriculture, and helping mitigate the impacts of climate change. By encouraging collective action, Green Legacy demonstrates how environmental conservation can become a shared national responsibility that benefits present and future generations.
