PM Abiy Ahmed urges public to prepare for nationwide tree planting on August 23rd

Addis Ababa, August 18, 2024 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has called on citizens to gear up for the nationwide tree planting campaign scheduled for August 23, 2024.

“Forests are vital for the planet’s health and human well-being. They provide oxygen, store carbon, and regulate the climate, helping to mitigate climate change,” the Prime Minister noted.

“Forests are also home to a vast array of biodiversity, offering habitat to millions of species. Let’s protect our existing forests and continue increasing our forest coverage by planting,” he added.