Prez Taye Highlights Ethiopia’s Practical Climate Solutions Through Green Legacy Initiative

Addis Ababa, July 11, 2025 (ENA)—Ethiopia is demonstrating climate leadership by spearheading impactful mitigation efforts through the Green Legacy Initiative, President Taye Atske Selassie said.

The president, alongside staff from the Office of the President, took part in today’s tree planting activity as part of this year’s Green Legacy Initiative.

Ethiopia's GLI launched in June 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, aims to restore degraded lands, expand forest cover, and mitigate the effects of climate change.

At the end of last month, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, joined by diplomatic dignitaries and senior government officials, officially launched this year’s Green Legacy Initiative, unveiling an ambitious target to plant 7.5 billion tree seedlings.

Highlighting the positive impact of Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative, Taye emphasized that it is delivering multiple benefits, notably making a substantial contribution to climate change mitigation.

President Taye further noted that, in addition to its climate benefits, the initiative contributes significantly to ecosystem restoration, landslide prevention, and the conservation of water resources. 

He emphasized its vital role in combating desertification and supporting efforts to achieve food self-sufficiency, urging all Ethiopians to actively participate in this year’s tree saplings planting program.

Moreover, the initiative is deeply intertwined with human well-being, and the current generation is making history through its active participation, the president elaborated.  

The President also expressed his profound gratitude to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for pioneering the Green Legacy Initiative—from its conception to full-scale implementation. 

It is worth recalling that this year’s Green Legacy Initiative was launched on June 27, 2025, under the theme 'Renewal through Planting.

 

In this year's Green Legacy Initiative program, 7.5 billion seedlings will be planted nationwide under the theme: “Renewal Through Planting.”