Ethiopia tells COP31 its Green Legacy campaign has planted more than 56 billion seedlings since 2019
As incoming host of COP32, Ethiopia called for more investment and partnerships to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030.
Antalya — Ethiopia has planted more than 56 billion seedlings since 2019 under its Green Legacy Initiative, Minister of National Strategy Bereket Fesehatsion told a COP31 leaders' event on forests and climate action in Antalya, Türkiye, Fana Media Corporation reported.
Forests beyond trees
Bereket said forests do more than restore the environment: they strengthen resilience to climate change, protect biodiversity, sustain livelihoods and create green jobs.
Looking to COP32
As the incoming host of COP32, Ethiopia called for stronger international partnerships, more investment and collective action to speed up the restoration of forest landscapes and meet the global goal of halting and reversing deforestation by 2030.
Source: FMC, 12 November 2026.
