Addis Ababa, August 21, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh underscored Harar’s place as both a city of heritage and a future hub of sustainable development, reaffirming the government’s commitment to advancing the Green Legacy Initiative during his visit to the historic city this week.

Temesgen joined residents in Harar’s Dire Teyara Wereda to plant multi-purpose seedlings, stressing that the ongoing national tree-planting drive is inseparable from the city’s cultural identity and economic aspirations. He described the initiative as part of a “journey of resurgence” that aligns environmental restoration with Harar’s tourism and development potential.

Addis Ababa, August 16, 2025 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has lauded Wolaita Sodo as a symbol of Ethiopia’s commitment to environmental restoration and sustainable development, highlighting its achievements under the Green Legacy initiative.

In a message shared after his visit on Saturday, the Prime Minister said his drive from Arba Minch to Wolaita revealed significant progress in fruit cultivation and landscape restoration. He noted that these efforts are not only rehabilitating degraded land but also transforming the livelihoods of local communities.

Abiy praised the people of Wolaita for their hard work, unity, and continued contribution to Ethiopia’s greening campaign, describing them as key partners in the nation’s environmental and economic transformation.

Addis Ababa, August 10, 2025 (FMC) – The African Union (AU) Staff Association has hailed Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) as a shining example of climate action on the continent and an inspiration for global environmental efforts.

Nouhou Thiam, President of the AU Staff Association and Head of the AU Policy Organ Division, lauded the Green Legacy Initiative as a landmark contribution to the worldwide fight against climate change.

Speaking at a joint tree planting campaign organized by the AU Staff Association and the Addis Ababa City Administration’s Community Participation and Voluntarism Coordination Commission in Yeka Sub-City, Thiam praised Ethiopia for advancing the initiative “in a very perfect way,” highlighting its transformative impact

Addis Ababa, August 1, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s ambitious Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) is delivering impressive environmental outcomes, with new research showing that planting even a single tree can lead to the sprouting of multiple indigenous species and the restoration of entire ecosystems.

Launched in 2019 as a homegrown response to climate change, land degradation, and food insecurity, the Green Legacy Initiative has evolved into a powerful driver of ecological recovery in Ethiopia and beyond.

A recent study conducted by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT—hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Ethiopia—revealed that the planting of one tree species has, in many instances, triggered the natural regeneration of over ten local tree varieties. 

Addis Ababa, August 1, 2025 (FMC) — Teenagers across Ethiopia have described their participation in the nationwide tree-planting campaign as a hands-on environmental education experience, allowing them to turn classroom lessons into meaningful action.

Citizens from all walks of life, including youth, took part in the historic initiative, which aimed to plant 700 million seedlings in a single day. The campaign, held under the theme “Renewal through Planting,” is a flagship effort within Ethiopia’s broader plan to plant 7.5 billion trees during the current rainy season.

In the Central Ethiopia Region, students gathered on Ganta Mountain in Arba Minch to contribute to the effort and reflect on the environmental importance of tree planting.

Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (FMC) — President Taye Atske-Selassie has celebrated Ethiopia’s achievement of planting 714.7 million tree seedlings in just 12 hours, calling it a “great reward to nature” and a meaningful act to sustain life for generations to come.

In a message shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the President described the milestone as “a thoughtful and honorable act to sustain life for generations to come.”

“Delighted to observe that our country Ethiopia set a new example by planting 714.7 million seedlings in one day! Keep on planting! It is to the Earth,” he said, referring to the nationwide tree-planting campaign held on July 31, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Agriculture Minister Girma Amente confirmed that a record-breaking 714.7 million tree seedlings were planted in a single day across Ethiopia.

This success has propelled Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative to new heights, reinforcing the country’s leadership in climate action and sustainable development.

The nationwide tree planting campaign, which is being held under the theme: “Renewal through Planting,” is part of Ethiopia’s annual plan of planting a staggering number of 7.5 billion trees during the ongoing rainy season.

With sustained national commitment and public participation, the country aims to reach an impressive 54 billion seedlings by next year.

Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced this evening that Ethiopia’s plan to plant 700 million seedlings in single day has exceeded expectations.

Public service leaders and employees, private and public institutions, embassies and international organizations, children, youth, adults, the elderly, men and women, have come out early in the morning to participate at the green legacy seedlings planting campaign today, the premier stated.

“Green Legacy is becoming an Ethiopian culture. It is changing the face of Ethiopia. It is changing the history of Ethiopia. It is changing the face of the world,” the premier stated on social media, posted this evening.

Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s ambitious one-day campaign to plant 700 million tree seedlings is rapidly approaching completion, with 648.4 million seedlings planted as of 3:00 PM local time, according to the Government Communication Service (GCS).

The nationwide Green Legacy Initiative has seen overwhelming participation, with 27 million people actively engaged in the tree planting efforts across the country. This achievement marks 93 percent of the target reached within just 9 hours of the campaign.

Launched under the theme “Renewal Through Planting,” this massive mobilization forms part of Ethiopia’s broader commitment to plant approximately 8 billion seedlings during the current rainy season to restore degraded lands, enhance biodiversity, and combat climate change.

Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (FMC) — The Ethiopian government’s nationwide tree planting campaign to protect the environment and build a sustainable future has received high praise from diplomats and foreign investors based in Ethiopia.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched the one-day campaign to plant 700 million seedlings this morning at Abajifar Palace in Jimma. Millions of Ethiopians across the country joined the initiative, making it the largest single-day tree planting event worldwide. The Prime Minister emphasized that this campaign is part of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative, which aims to plant approximately eight billion trees this year, with over eight billion seedlings already prepared.

Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (FMC) — Following the official kickoff of the one-day nationwide campaign to plant 700 million tree seedlings in Jimma earlier today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and First Lady Zinash Tayachew returned to Addis Ababa to lead a symbolic tree planting activity at Yeka Mountains, located on the northern outskirts of the capital.

Joined by senior officials and staff members of the Office of the Prime Minister, the couple actively planted saplings in this green space as part of Ethiopia’s ongoing Green Legacy Initiative, which aims to restore degraded lands, enhance biodiversity, and combat climate change.

Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) is serving as a beacon of environmental restoration and national development, said Adem Farah, Vice President of the Prosperity Party (PP) and Head of the Coordination Center for Democracy Building, with the rank of Deputy Prime Minister.

Participating in the nationwide seedling campaign in Jigjiga City, Somali Region, alongside Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh, Adem Farah underscored the GLI’s far-reaching impact under this year’s theme, “Revival Through Planting.”

Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (FMC) — As of 1:00 PM local time, Ethiopians across the country had planted over 517.3 million tree seedlings, achieving 74 percent of the national target to plant 700 million trees in a single day, according to the Government Communication Service.

The Green Legacy Initiative’s seventh-round mass planting campaign, held under the theme “Renewal Through Planting”, has seen 21.6 million people participate nationwide so far.

Briefing journalists from the Green Legacy Situation Room, State Minister of Government Communication Service Tesfahun Gobezay said the scale and pace of public participation in today’s campaign reaffirm the country’s commitment to restoring degraded landscapes and building climate resilience.

Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Temesgen Tiruneh, underscored the significant contributions of the Green Legacy Initiative to both economic growth and environmental restoration during today’s nationwide campaign to plant 700 million tree seedlings.

Participating in the one-day mass tree planting campaign in Jigjiga, the capital of the Somali Region, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen emphasized that the Green Legacy Initiative, launched seven years ago, has become a cornerstone of Ethiopia’s sustainable development efforts.

He highlighted that the initiative has supported the planting of diverse seedlings, including commercially valuable species such as coffee and avocado, which have played a crucial role in boosting Ethiopia’s export earnings and strengthening rural livelihoods.

Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia has successfully planted 5.5 billion seedlings so far this fiscal year, progressing steadily toward the ambitious target of 7.5 billion seedlings under its nationally acclaimed Green Legacy Initiative, the coordinator of the National Green Legacy Technical Committee reported.

This morning, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) officially launched the highly anticipated one-day mass tree planting campaign in Jimma Zone, which aims to plant 700 million seedlings nationwide in a single day. The campaign marks the seventh consecutive year of Ethiopia’s bold commitment to large-scale reforestation.

Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) declared that Ethiopia’s effort to plant 700 million seedlings in a single day represents the world’s largest single-day tree planting achievement.

Prime Minister Abiy officially launched this year’s one-day planting campaign early this morning in Jimma Zone, where he planted seedlings alongside First Lady Zinash Tayachew, Oromia Regional President Shimelis Abdisa, and other senior federal and regional officials.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister noted that approximately 8 billion seedlings will be planted during this year’s Green Legacy Initiative, marking the seventh year since its inception in 2019. This year’s effort will bring the total number of seedlings planted under the initiative to 48 billion.

Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) officially launched Ethiopia’s annual one-day tree planting campaign this morning, with the country aiming to plant 700 million tree seedlings nationwide before the end of the day.

The Prime Minister marked the launch of the campaign in Jimma Zone, where he planted seedlings alongside First Lady Zinash Tayachew, Oromia Regional President Shimelis Abdisa, and other senior federal and regional officials.

The initiative is part of the government’s flagship Green Legacy Initiative, which seeks to promote environmental sustainability, restore degraded landscapes, and build climate resilience across the country.

Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s historic one-day tree planting campaign is in full swing, with citizens across the country mobilized to plant 700 million seedlings before sunset.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched the nationwide effort early this morning, calling on all Ethiopians to take part in this unprecedented push for environmental restoration.

Communities from all walks of life are participating in the record-setting initiative, which aims to plant the highest number of trees ever recorded in a single day.

The campaign is part of Ethiopia’s broader Green Legacy Initiative, a flagship program that underscores the country’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, climate action, and inclusive growth.