Green Legacy Initiative Boosting Forest Coverage, Improving Food Security: Gov't Communication Service

The Green Legacy Initiative has achieved results that will not only enhance forest areas but also improve food security, according to the Government Communication Service.

Recall that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched this year's Green Legacy Initiative on June 27, 2025 under the theme “Revival through Planting.”

 Accordingly, leaders and staff from the Government Communication Service, the Ethiopian Palace Administration, and the Ethiopian Communications Authority have taken part in a tree-planting event at Melkassa Palace.

On the occasion, Government Communication Service State Minister Tesfahun Gobezay noted that Ethiopia’s forest coverage has rebounded from previous declines and is currently showing visible growth since the launch of the Green Legacy Initiative. 

 He explained that the seedlings planted through the initiative offer numerous advantages besides expanding forest coverage. They are helping to ensure food security.

 On his part, Government Communication Services State Minister Kebede Desisa recalled that Ethiopia had been facing issues such as deforestation, soil degradation, and drought.

 He pointed out that the Green Legacy program was thus implemented to combat these problems and address the challenges.

 Ethiopian Palace Administration Director-General, Mitku Deresa, stated that the program is facilitating the greening of the nation and strengthening its resilience to climate change.

 Ethiopian Communications Authority Director-General, Balcha Reba, also noted that the Green Legacy Initiative is playing a decisive role in guaranteeing food security, managing water resources, and conserving bio-diversity.

 A total of 7.5 billion seedlings will be planted this Ethiopian year.