Addis Ababa, June 23, 2026 (FMC) – United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Claver Gatete, has said Ethiopia’s reform trajectory is being driven by major long-term development initiatives, including environmental restoration, energy expansion, and aviation growth.

Speaking at the “ETHIOPIA DELIVERS” Summit held under the theme “From Reform to Lasting Change,” the UNECA Chief pointed to the Green Legacy Initiative, the energy role of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the country’s shift toward e-mobility, and the continued expansion of Ethiopian Airlines as key pillars shaping Ethiopia’s development path.

He said these interconnected efforts demonstrate how sustained investment and policy direction can support inclusive growth while strengthening environmental sustainability and economic resilience.

Addis Ababa, June 22, 2026 (FMC) — Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh has described Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative as a powerful testament to what a nation can accomplish when its people come together with shared purpose, collective resolve, and the guiding spirit of Medemer.

In a social media statement, Temesgen said he, alongside staff from the Prime Minister’s Office, participated in a tree-planting campaign as part of the national initiative.

He noted that over the years, the Green Legacy Initiative has transformed once-barren mountains into green landscapes, revived dried springs, and restored lands that had long suffered from environmental degradation.

According to him, these achievements go beyond environmental restoration, representing a broader commitment to stewardship, sustainability, and the well-being of future generations.

Addis Ababa, June 21, 2026 (FMC) — Speaker of the House of Federation, Agegnehu Teshager, has called on Ethiopians across the country to actively engage in the Green Legacy Initiative, underscoring its vital contribution to advancing Ethiopia’s sustainable development objectives.

Earlier this week, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched the 2026 Green Legacy Initiative, setting a nationwide target of planting 8 billion seedlings. The initiative reinforces Ethiopia’s commitment to environmental restoration, climate resilience, and sustainable development through large-scale tree-planting efforts.

Agegnehu made the remarks during the official launch of this year’s Green Legacy Initiative by the Addis Ababa City Administration under the theme “Planting Hope.”

Addis Ababa, June 18, 2026 (FMC) – Launched in June 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD), Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative has developed into one of the world’s most extensive and sustained environmental restoration programs, reshaping degraded landscapes while positioning environmental action as a central pillar of Ethiopia’s national development vision.

The initiative was introduced as a response to environmental degradation, declining forest cover, soil erosion, and increasing climate vulnerability. From its inception, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed framed it as a long-term national development direction that links ecological restoration with economic growth, food security, and climate resilience, anchored in mass civic participation.

Since 2019, the program has evolved into a nationwide seasonal mobilization during Ethiopia’s rainy periods, engaging tens of millions of citizens annually across urban centers, rural communities, institutions, and . . . . . .

Addis Ababa, June 18, 2026 (FMC) – Launched in June 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD), #Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative has developed into one of the world’s most extensive and sustained environmental restoration programs, reshaping degraded landscapes while positioning environmental action as a central pillar of Ethiopia’s national development vision.

The initiative was introduced as a response to environmental degradation, declining forest cover, soil erosion, and increasing climate vulnerability. From its inception, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed framed it as a long-term national development direction that links ecological restoration with economic growth, food security, and climate resilience, anchored in mass civic participation.

Since 2019, the program has evolved into a nationwide seasonal mobilization during Ethiopia’s rainy periods, . . . .

Addis Ababa, June 18, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today launched this year’s rainy season volunteer campaign in South West Shewa Zone, Goro District, Gurura Village, Oromia Region.

The Prime Minister said the campaign is being implemented as the rainy season begins, focusing on volunteer-driven community support initiatives.

“As the rainy season arrives, the hand of kindness we extend to our people grows longer with it. Today, we officially launched this year’s rainy season volunteer campaign in South West Shewa Zone, Goro District, Gurura Village, where 20 homes will be built per our rural corridor initiative design,” he said.

He added that collective action is central to the initiative and called on citizens to take part.

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Addis Ababa, June 16, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia is advancing toward a landmark 65 billion-tree target that is expected to be showcased when the country hosts the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027 in Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said.

At the launch of the 2026 Green Legacy planting season in Bishoftu, the Prime Minister said this year’s campaign will see more than eight billion seedlings planted nationwide, reinforcing what he described as a steadily expanding national environmental transformation.

He said the long-term ambition places Ethiopia on a path to present a major climate achievement on the global stage during COP32, positioning the Green Legacy Initiative as a central element of the country’s environmental diplomacy.

Addis Ababa, June 15, 2026 (FMC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today officially launched Ethiopia’s 2026 Green Legacy planting season, setting a target of planting eight billion seedlings nationwide during this year’s annual environmental campaign.

Announcing the launch in a social media post, the Prime Minister said this year’s campaign marks another step toward Ethiopia’s broader goal of planting 65 billion trees under the Green Legacy Initiative.

Calling on Ethiopians to take part in the nationwide effort, Abiy urged citizens to join the movement and “leave your green legacy for future generations.”

Launched in 2019, the Green Legacy Initiative has become Ethiopia’s flagship environmental restoration program, aimed at restoring degraded landscapes, expanding forest cover, strengthening climate resilience, conserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable development through mass tree planting and ecosystem restoration.

Addis Ababa, June 16, 2026 (FMC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has described Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative as a strategic national undertaking that safeguards the country’s sovereignty, advances sustainable development, and lays the foundation for a more prosperous future for generations to come.

Speaking at the official launch of the 2026 Green Legacy planting season in Bishoftu, the Prime Minister said the initiative has evolved far beyond a tree-planting campaign, becoming a comprehensive national movement that integrates environmental restoration, food security, economic resilience, and long-term development.

Abiy stressed that national sovereignty extends beyond the protection of territorial borders, arguing that it is equally measured by a country’s ability to preserve its natural resources, restore degraded landscapes, and utilize its wealth sustainably for the benefit of its people.

Addis Ababa, June 16, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Program has expanded forest cover to 11.2 million hectares over the past seven years, Minister of Agriculture Addisu Arega said.

Speaking at the 2026 Green Legacy planting season launch in Bishoftu, held under the theme “Let Us Plant Hope,” the Minister said the initiative has grown into a defining national effort linking environmental restoration with development priorities since its launch in 2019.

He said this year’s campaign was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) at Lake Harsade, with a target of planting eight billion seedlings as Ethiopia continues toward its broader goal of 65 billion trees.

Addisu described the program as a collective national achievement driven by sustained public participation over the past seven years.

Addis Ababa, June 16, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is a new path to reconciliation between nature and development, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said.

In a social media message following the launch of the 2026 Green Legacy planting season, the Deputy Prime Minister said the nationwide initiative—implemented collectively “as one nation for one Ethiopia”—has helped restore degraded landscapes and transform the country’s environment.

He noted that mountains across the country have turned green as a result of sustained efforts under the initiative.

Temesgen further said that springs and watersheds have been revitalized, contributing to the irrigation of land, while areas that were once barren and desert-like have regained more favorable ecological conditions.

Addis Ababa, June 13, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia has prepared more than eight billion seedlings for planting as the country gears up for the 2026 Green Legacy planting season, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced today.

In a social media post, the Prime Minister said the Green Legacy season has arrived, with over eight billion seedlings raised and ready for planting nationwide ahead of Ethiopia’s main rainy season.

Calling on Ethiopians to take part in the annual campaign, Abiy urged citizens to “plant hope for a greener tomorrow” through the nationwide initiative.

Launched in 2019, Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative has become a flagship national environmental program aimed at restoring degraded landscapes, expanding forest cover, strengthening climate resilience, conserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable development through mass tree planting and ecosystem restoration.