Climate change

Pakistan and Ethiopia Join Forces to Combat Climate Change Through Large-Scale Afforestation

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Jul 30, 2025 — 1 min read

The Government of Pakistan, led by Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, has partnered with Ethiopia's Green Legacy Programme to launch a nationwide plantation campaign. The initiative is part of Ethiopia's goal to plant 700 million trees to restore ecosystems and mitigate carbon emissions. Dr. Malik attended the Ethiopian Embassy's plantation drive as Chief Guest, where he emphasized that climate action is fundamentally about justice and urged the need for decisive corrective measures before the planet reaches a point of irreparable damage.

Key Takeaways:

The partnership between Pakistan and Ethiopia aims to plant 700 million trees through the Green Legacy Programme to restore ecosystems and mitigate carbon emissions.
The Federal Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination will launch a nationwide plantation campaign in August, providing free saplings to the public to restore ecosystems and strengthen climate resilience.
Dr. Musadik Malik praised Ethiopia's efforts through the Green Legacy Initiative as a model of endurance and proactive environmental stewardship, noting that Pakistan has valuable lessons to learn from Ethiopia's approach.
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to environmental restoration, large-scale afforestation, and collaborative climate action to safeguard a sustainable and equitable future.
Ethiopian Ambassador, H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, invited Dr. Malik to the upcoming Africa Climate Summit to be hosted in Ethiopia in September 2025.

Statistics:

Pakistan and Ethiopia plan to plant 700 million trees as part of the Green Legacy Programme.
The Federal Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination will provide free saplings to the public for the nationwide plantation campaign starting in August.
The Green Legacy Initiative aims to restore ecosystems and reduce greenhouse gases.

Sources:

Government of Pakistan Press Release
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