The 2025 campaign includes a single-day target of 700 million seedlings. Officials say the effort aims to combat desertification, restore ecosystems and increase climate resilience. The initiative also generates jobs and supports sustainable land-use, linking environmental goals with economic and social benefits.

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Ethiopia plans to plant 7.5 billion seedlings in 2025, as part of its long-term multi-year reforestation campaign.