Ethiopia’s Forest Cover Increased to 23.6% from 17.2% in 2019, PM Abiy Discloses

Addis Ababa, June 21/2024 (ENA) Ethiopia’s forest cover report had increased to 23.6%  by 2023 from 17.2% in 2019, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed revealed, emphasizing the need to continue building on this progress.

During the Green Legacy pre-launch program held at the Office of the Prime Minister today, Ethiopia’s Forest Cover report was launched, followed by the premiere of an international documentary film that captures the essence and impact of this significant national initiative through human stories.

 For the past five years, Ethiopia has diligently pursued an annual planting program under the Green Legacy Initiative, initiated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in 2019. 

 

Today, we mark the beginning of the 2024 planting cycle, reflecting collectively on the impact of our efforts over the past five years, according to Office of the Prime Minister.

Meanwhile, the premier wrote on his social media account stating that a paradigm and mindset shift is needed for the change we want to see in our Green Legacy endeavors. 

Our goal for this year is to reach 40 billion seedlings from our overall target of 50 billion, which means we need to collectively plant 7.5 billion seedlings this planting cycle, Abiy added. 

For anyone who wants to leave a legacy for future generations, we must invest in the future today, Prime Minister Abiy stressed.