Abiy launches Green Legacy targeting 8 billion seedlings

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched the 2026 Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) on June 11, targeting the planting of 8 billion seedlings. The initiative aims to advance environmental restoration and sustainable development through large-scale tree-planting. Abiy stated on social media that this year's campaign brings the nation closer to its long-term goal of planting 65 billion trees.