The diplomatic community in Ghana on Friday threw their support behind the country’s 30-million-tree planting initiative dubbed the “Tree for Life” by planting trees in parts of the Achimota Forest, a strategic green belt in Accra, the capital.
Maher Kheir, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, commended the Ghanaian government for initiating the program, which seeks to plant 30 million new trees across the country within a year.
Kheir, who is also the Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, said the diplomatic community supports the initiative because it would reverse land degradation and strengthen Ghana’s environmental resilience.
“This initiative reflects Ghana’s leadership and deep commitment to sustainable development. It reminds us that the climate action begins at home, in communities, in forests, and in our lands,” he noted.
Kheir added, “As members of the diplomatic corps representing diverse nations, we are proud to stand with Ghana in these collective efforts. Environmental challenges don’t respect borders, and neither should our solutions. We stand together in purpose and in action.”
Yusif Sulemana, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, said the initiative is one of many efforts by the government to enhance biodiversity through promoting ecosystem restoration.
“We intend to contribute to combating carbon emission and mitigating its adverse impacts, promote sustainable livelihoods by creating green jobs in agroforestry, ecotourism, fish farming, and apiculture; and integrate urban breeding by planting trees in cities as well,” Sulemana pledged.