Ethiopia’s 350m trees in a day
We explore the Ethiopian government’s claim that 350 million tree seedlings were planted in one day. It’s part of a wider plan to plant four billion in six months.
In Ethiopia, the government said it planted 350 million tree seedlings in one day, claiming it broke the world record. It’s part of a wider plan to plant four billion this year. There’s been a lot of praise for the country’s efforts, but many have raised concerns about the numbers. Journalist Kalkidan Yibeltal and Professor Legesse Negash of Addis Ababa University join us to discuss.
Presenter: Charlotte McDonald
Producer: Darin Graham
Muddied hands pictured next to a newly planted tree in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Photo Credit: Michael Tewelde/Getty images.
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- Mon 26 Aug 2019 12:50GMTBBC World Service except News Internet
- Tue 27 Aug 2019 01:50GMTBBC World Service
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