Religious Fathers Describe GLI Green Land Gift to Future Generations

Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (ENA) - Religious Fathers have hailed Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative as a transformative national endeavor aimed at bequeathing a greener, more ecologically resilient country to future generations.

They described the campaign not only as an environmental undertaking but also as a moral responsibility rooted in stewardship, community, and intergenerational duty.

The Initiative, launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, continues to mobilize millions across Ethiopia, uniting citizens from all regions and backgrounds in the shared goal of environmental renewal.

This year, the campaign set out an ambitious target: to plant 700 million seedlings in a single day nationwide.

In Dire Dawa City, tree planting activities have been in full swing since early morning across public parks and institutions. Particular focus is being given to planting multi-purpose and climate-resilient tree species in waterlogged and erosion-prone areas, enhancing the region’s green cover and improving its ecological stability.

Religious leaders who took part in the campaign underlined the initiative’s long-term significance for the country’s future. Liqe-Brehan Kelemework Bimrew emphasized the spiritual and civic duty of environmental care, stating,  “Planting and nurturing seedlings is a responsibility we all share. The GLI empowers us to hand over a greener and more ecologically balanced country to future generations.”

Sheikh Ibrahim Imam echoed this sentiment, noting the connection between environmental protection and national development.

 

“Building a prosperous and poverty-free nation begins with protecting our natural resources and working together. As religious leaders, we are contributing our part to the success of the Green Legacy campaign,” he emphasized.

Pastor Milkias Taye, on his part, added that the success of broader development efforts hinges on environmental sustainability.

 

“The success of other national development projects depends on the protection of our natural resources. The GLI is key to achieving the green Ethiopia we envision,” he noted.

The tree planting in Dire Dawa has drawn wide participation, including government officials, leaders of the Prosperity Party's regional branch, and religious figures from diverse faiths, community elders, youth volunteers, and everyday citizens.

This broad-based engagement underscores the inclusive spirit of the campaign and its potential to serve as a foundation for lasting environmental, social, and economic transformation.

As seedlings take root across the country, the Green Legacy Initiative continues to serve as a symbol of unity, hope, and Ethiopia’s resolve to build a greener and more sustainable future.