A group of students are taking part in a global campaign to plant a trillion trees by 2023. Learn about the previous attempt 50 years ago and why it failed, and see how students are getting involved in the effort to preserve nature.
Tree Campaign: A Global Effort to Plant a Trillion Trees
Background
The global campaign to plant a trillion trees by 2023 was launched by the Trillion Tree Campaign, a coalition of conservation organizations. The goal is to plant trees in degraded and deforested areas around the world to mitigate climate change, restore ecosystems, and preserve biodiversity.
This effort is not the first of its kind. In 1971, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launched the Green Belt Movement, an ambitious project to plant a wall of trees across Africa to combat desertification. However, the Green Belt Movement failed to achieve its goal due to a combination of factors, including lack of funding, political instability, and climate change.
Current Campaign
The current campaign aims to learn from the mistakes of the past and address the challenges that hindered the Green Belt Movement. It is led by a coalition of organizations, including the World Economic Forum, the United Nations Environment Programme, and the World Bank.
Students and young people play a crucial role in the campaign. They are organizing tree planting events, raising awareness about the importance of trees, and advocating for policies that support tree planting.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Why are trees important? Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to mitigate climate change. They also provide oxygen, filter air and water, and create habitats for wildlife.
2. What are the challenges to planting a trillion trees? Challenges include funding, access to land, and climate change.
3. How can I get involved? You can participate by joining tree planting events, donating to organizations involved in tree planting, or advocating for policies that support tree planting.
4. What happened to the Green Belt Movement? The Green Belt Movement failed to achieve its goal of planting a wall of trees across Africa due to lack of funding, political instability, and climate change.
5. How is the current campaign different from the Green Belt Movement? The current campaign is led by a coalition of organizations and includes a strong focus on engaging students and young people. It also has a more realistic goal of planting a trillion trees by 2023.
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