The Green Legacy Initiative aims to plant 50 billion seedlings by 2030, helping regenerate soil and protect farmland across the entire country. Government figures show forest cover increased from 17.2% in 2019 to 23.6% in 2023, while deforestation rates have also declined.

In August 2026, approximately 26.6 million Ethiopians planted 800 million seedlings in a single day, according to government figures. The country has committed between $73 million and $145 million annually to landscape restoration through a dedicated fund.

A 2026 study of more than 44,500 seedlings planted in southern Ethiopia found that approximately 80% had survived, although experts emphasise the importance of continued maintenance.

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