Since its 2019 launch, Green Legacy has facilitated about 53 billion seedlings nationwide, with plans to reach 56 billion by the end of this rainy season and 65 billion in the next year.

The record reinforces Green Legacy as one of the world’s largest community-led reforestation and climate action programs, aimed at restoring degraded landscapes, expanding forest cover, and boosting biodiversity and climate resilience.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed calls the effort a national environmental contribution to the world, framing trees as investments in the future for children.

Ethiopia set a new one-day Green Legacy record by planting 805.3 million seedlings in 12 hours, beating the previous record and surpassing the 800 million target.

The campaign demonstrated large-scale collective action and unity, highlighting national solidarity and commitment to a greener future.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed lauded Ethiopia’s Green Legacy achievement after the nationwide 12-hour planting push.

The drive spans rural areas and urban centers, with over 22.2 million Ethiopians participating in the nationwide effort.

The initiative aims to increase forest cover, rehabilitate degraded soils, protect watersheds, reduce erosion, boost groundwater recharge, and support fruit tree planting to improve nutrition and family incomes.

Ethiopia is set to host COP32 in 2027, showcasing its green development experience and sharing practical lessons with the international community.

Tree planting includes fruit varieties such as avocado, mango, and papaya, creating new agricultural value chains and potential export opportunities.

The campaign used the theme “Let’s Plant Hope” and involved millions of Ethiopians from diverse backgrounds, underscoring broad national participation.

The milestone aligns with preparations to host COP32, underscoring Ethiopia’s commitment to global climate action and sustainable development.