Togo: Reforestation, 37 million trees to be planted by 2030 for an effective commitment against global warming
On June 1, 2025, Togo launched an ambitious reforestation campaign, marking its strong commitment to the fight against climate change. With a budget of 11.18 billion CFA francs, this national initiative aims to plant 37.71 million trees across 34,563 hectares by the end of the year. On the very first day, over 2 million young seedlings were planted in Togolese soil, demonstrating widespread national mobilization.
This operation is part of a broader initiative: the “1 Billion Trees by 2030” program, which seeks to achieve 25% forest coverage across the national territory. The Minister of Environment emphasized that “this campaign goes beyond just planting trees: it is a comprehensive strategy to restore our ecosystems, combat soil erosion, and protect our biodiversity in the face of climate challenges.”
Complementing this concrete action, the government is also organizing the 4th edition of the Environment and Sustainable Development Fortnight from June 5 to 17. Under the theme “Pollution and Nuisance: What Solutions Can We Apply?”, the event aims to raise public awareness of ecological issues through hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and cleanup operations.
Environmental experts are applauding this dual approach, combining field action with civic education. “Togo is setting an example in Africa when it comes to proactive environmental policy,” commented a representative of the UN Environment Programme. “These initiatives directly contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals while strengthening communities’ resilience to climate change.”
With this unprecedented campaign, the country is turning a new page in its ecological commitment, demonstrating that environmental protection and economic development can go hand in hand—a lesson many other countries facing similar climate challenges could learn from.
