Information Minister Urges Public to Back Tree-Planting Drive

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Information Minister Daud Aweis Jama has called on citizens to take an active role in a nationwide tree-planting campaign aimed at tackling climate change and environmental degradation.

Speaking at a launch event in Mogadishu, Aweis said public participation would be critical to the success of the initiative, urging households and communities to contribute to reforestation efforts.

He said the Ministry of Information would use its media platforms to raise awareness and mobilise support, highlighting the importance of environmental protection in the face of recurring droughts and desertification.

The campaign is part of the government’s broader “Green Somalia” programme, which targets planting millions of trees to restore ecosystems and strengthen resilience to climate shocks.

The minister also said initiative will rely heavily on community engagement to expand green cover and support long-term environmental sustainability.