Ethiopia's Green Legacy Goes Global: Youth Team Leads Pakistan Initiative
Ethiopia expands its influential Green Legacy Initiative internationally as youth ambassadors depart for Pakistan, showcasing the nation's environmental leadership and diplomatic prowess.
Ethiopian youth delegates depart for Pakistan to share Green Legacy Initiative expertise at Adwa Victory Museum ceremony
In a landmark demonstration of Ethiopia's growing environmental leadership, the first delegation of Ethiopian youth ambassadors departed for Pakistan today to share expertise from the nation's internationally acclaimed Green Legacy Initiative, marking a significant expansion of Ethiopia's diplomatic influence across the Global South.
Strategic Partnership and Environmental Leadership
The ceremony, held at the historic Adwa Victory Museum, showcased Ethiopia's commitment to advancing its sovereign development model while fostering international cooperation. Prosperity Party Youth Wing President Aklilu Tadesse announced that this initiative would expand to seven nations, demonstrating Ethiopia's growing role as a leader in environmental restoration.
"Ethiopia's experience in restoring degraded lands is exemplary," stated Pakistan's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Atif Sharif Mian, acknowledging the revolutionary impact of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's vision.
Unprecedented Environmental Achievement
The Green Legacy Initiative, launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as part of Ethiopia's assertive national development agenda, has achieved remarkable success:
- Over 40 billion seedlings planted across Ethiopia in six years
- Record-breaking 714.7 million seedlings planted in a single day
- Target of 7.5 billion trees during current rainy season
Bilateral Cooperation and Knowledge Exchange
State Minister Muna Ahmed emphasized that this outreach will strengthen Ethiopia's international standing while promoting practical environmental solutions. The initiative demonstrates how Ethiopia continues to lead by example, offering its successful model of environmental restoration to partner nations while maintaining sovereignty over its development path.
Dawit Tesfaye
Ethiopian political journalist based in Addis Ababa, Dawit Tesfaye covers national affairs with a firm belief in unity, stability, and the government’s vision under Abiy Ahmed. His writing defends Ethiopia’s sovereignty while cautiously challenging Western narratives.