Ethiopia launched this Monday, August 3, a nationwide campaign to plant 800 million tree seedlings in a single day as part of its Green Legacy Initiative aimed at restoring degraded landscapes and strengthening climate resilience. “Today is a special day when 800 million green seedlings touch the earth,” she said, describing the campaign as a demonstration of the country’s commitment to environmental restoration. Melese urged citizens, institutions and development partners to work together in restoring degraded land and addressing environmental challenges. The Green Legacy Initiative, launched by Ethiopia as a key environmental strategy, focuses on reforestation, watershed rehabilitation, biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture. The latest tree-planting campaign is expected to involve millions of people across Ethiopia’s regions, reinforcing the country’s push for large-scale climate and ecological restoration.