- Schools across Kenya are being encouraged to allocate space for tree nurseries and designate green areas within school compounds, helping students directly contribute to a sustainable environment.
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The Education Ministry of Kenya has implemented a campaign dubbed "One Learner, One Tree Monthly for Nature" to address climate change and implement the Presidential directive of growing 15bn trees by 2032.
The "One Learner, One Tree Monthly for Nature" campaign, championed by Kenya's Ministry of Education, represents a bold step towards environmental conservation and combating climate change. This initiative aligns with the ambitious Presidential directive to plant 15 billion trees across Kenya by 2032.
Through the campaign, the ministry aims to mobilize millions of students from primary and secondary schools to each plant a tree every month. The cumulative impact of this grassroots effort will contribute significantly to afforestation, restoring degraded ecosystems, and enhancing biodiversity.
“@EduMinKenya is implementing a campaign dubbed "One Learner,One Tree Monthly for Nature" to address climate change and implement the Presidential directive of growing 15bn trees by 2032,” State Department For Forestry Kenya said in a statement.
This campaign serves both environmental and educational purposes. For learners, it provides hands-on experience in environmental stewardship, teaching them the value of conservation and the long-term benefits of tree planting. By involving students in tree-planting activities regularly, the initiative fosters a generation that is more aware of and engaged in combating climate change.
Schools across Kenya are being encouraged to allocate space for tree nurseries and designate green areas within school compounds, helping students directly contribute to a sustainable environment.
The initiative also promises significant economic benefits, particularly for rural communities. By planting trees such as fruit trees, students contribute to future sources of food and income for their schools and communities.
The campaign is expected to create a ripple effect, where local communities, parents, and guardians will also be inspired to plant trees, leading to even greater numbers than initially anticipated. This, in turn, supports the government’s goal of achieving a 30% forest cover by 2032, up from the current level.
The "One Learner, One Tree Monthly for Nature" campaign has the potential to be a transformative force in Kenya's climate resilience strategy. By educating young people and integrating tree planting into everyday school activities, Kenya is positioning itself as a leader in climate action on the continent.
As learners plant trees, they not only become custodians of their local environment but also contribute to a global movement for sustainability. With sustained support, this initiative could serve as a model for similar programs across Africa, demonstrating the power of education and community engagement in addressing climate challenges.
