Egypt’s ministry of agriculture and development is on track as far as implementing the initiative to plant 100 million trees by 2050 is concerned. On Monday the ministry highlighted in a report that this will go a long way to combat climate change and desertification.
As part of efforts to preserve the environment, combat climate change and desertification, Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation is advancing the « 100 Million Trees » presidential initiative called the 2050 national strategy launched by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
According to reports, the initiative has so far covered 13 governorates in its first and second phases. The initiative also aims to increase local wood production, reduce import costs, and offer multiple environmental, aesthetic, and economic benefits.
The initiative focuses on planting trees along roads, in central islands, desert backdrops, government facilities (schools, universities, youth centers), as well as city entrances, villages, major squares, and industrial areas.
A Ministry of Agriculture report revealed that the first phase has been fully completed, with tree deliveries to seven targeted governorates with a total of 1.3 million trees planted. As for the second phase, it is
nearing completion, with 995,000 trees being supplied to governorates.
Additionally, trees are being provided to health facilities under the Ministry of Health across all governorates. The inclusion of health facilities in the initiative aims to increase green spaces around medical centers, which is expected to have positive environmental impacts.
The initiative seeks to double the per capita share of green spaces nationwide, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and maximize the economic benefits of trees. It also aims to enhance public health and contribute to sustainable agricultural development.
