By Belize Live News Staff: Belize’s effort to plant one million trees by 2035 received another boost this week as students and government leaders joined forces for a major tree-planting exercise at Our Lady of Fatima Primary School.
The event brought together Ambassador Oscar Arnold, Chief Executive Officer for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie, fellow CEOs, teachers, and students in a collective effort to expand green spaces and promote environmental awareness.
The activity is part of the wider Greening Belize Initiative, a long-term national campaign focused on combating the effects of climate change while improving the country’s environmental health.
Belize remains one of the most environmentally rich countries in the region, but it also faces growing threats from climate change, including stronger storms, flooding, coastal erosion, and rising temperatures.
Environmental advocates say tree planting is one of the simplest and most effective ways to help offset carbon emissions, reduce heat, improve air quality, and protect biodiversity.
By involving schoolchildren in the campaign, organizers hope to inspire a new generation of environmental champions who understand the importance of protecting Belize’s forests, wildlife, and natural resources.
Officials say every tree planted today represents an investment in the country’s future and brings Belize one step closer to achieving its goal of planting one million trees over the next decade.
As the initiative continues to grow, communities across Belize are being encouraged to participate and help build a greener, healthier, and more resilient nation.
