He said 25 billion seedlings of trees, fruits, and cattle feeds were planted during first phase of the Green Legacy Initiative which was launched by PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed in 2019. The ambassador said this far-reaching initiative had also made significant strides in job creation, contributing to over 1 million jobs in Ethiopia, while the number of nurseries in the country surged to 145,000, thanks to the Green Legacy Initiative. Beyond national borders, he said the Green Legacy Initiative earned recognition at the international and regional levels, inspiring neighbouring coun­tries to undertake massive tree plantation campaigns to shield the African continent from the adverse impacts of climate change. He said the Green Legacy Initiative exemplified a collective effort toward environmental conservation and served as a testament to Ethiopia’s commitment to combat climate change and foster a sustainable future for generations to come. He welcomed the Green Legacy Initiative in Pakistan and vowed cooperation with the FDRE government in this regard.

Source: Ethiopian News August 03, 2023 01:02 UTC