Ethiopia Launches Third National 'Clean Ethiopia for Next Generations' Campaign to Advance Sustainable Development

Addis Ababa, July 4, 2026 (ENA) —Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh on Saturday launched the third national "Clean Ethiopia for the Next Generations" Campaign, calling for a nationwide effort to build a cleaner, healthier, and greener Ethiopia.

The Deputy PM described environmental stewardship as a cornerstone of the country's sustainable development agenda.

Speaking at the launch of the nationwide campaign, Temesgen said Ethiopia is renewing its collective commitment to safeguarding the environment for future generations through coordinated action that promotes cleanliness, sustainability, and civic responsibility.

He  stressed that plastic waste, environmental pollution, and excessive noise are no longer simply environmental concerns but multidimensional challenges that directly affect public health, economic productivity, tourism, investment, and the country's long-term development prospects.

"This campaign is about securing the future of our nation," the DPM said, emphasizing that creating a clean environment is essential to improving the quality of life and strengthening Ethiopia's economic competitiveness.

 

Temesgen noted that this year's campaign is closely integrated with Ethiopia's flagship Green Legacy Initiative, corridor development program, and nationwide riverbank rehabilitation efforts. He underscored the government's commitment to combining environmental protection with urban transformation and climate resilience.

Moreover, he described the campaign as a results-oriented national movement founded on measurable outcomes, institutional accountability, and lasting behavioral change rather than symbolic action.

Calling for broad public participation, the Deputy Prime Minister urged government institutions, the private sector, civil society organizations, religious institutions, local communities, and citizens across the country to actively contribute to the campaign's success.

"The responsibility belongs to all of us," he said, adding that Ethiopia's greatest strength lies in collective action and shared national purpose.

According to the Deputy PM, the country's enduring legacy should extend beyond economic prosperity to creating an Ethiopia that is clean, green, healthy, sustainable, and free from pollution, corruption, and the constraints of underdevelopment.

Concluding his message, Temesgen called on Ethiopians to unite in preserving the country's natural environment and ensuring that future generations inherit a nation that is both environmentally sustainable and economically resilient.