Taliban-led Afghan govt urges people to plant 2 trees each

Nationwide initiative aims to plant 16 million saplings, boost greenery and environmental sustainability

KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has called on citizens to plant at least two trees each—one for themselves and one for their parents—as part of a massive nationwide afforestation drive.

The initiative, dubbed “Green Legacy,” aims to plant 16 million saplings across the country this year.

Spearheaded by Kabul Municipality and the National Environmental Protection Agency, the campaign seeks to enhance urban greenery and promote environmental sustainability.

“Each of us must plant a tree—one for ourselves and one for our parents,” said Abdul Wakil Mutawakel, head of greenery at Kabul Municipality, emphasizing the importance of public participation.

According to Tolo News, the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock has already initiated tree-planting efforts across all provinces.

Officials emphasized that both fruit-bearing and non-fruit-bearing trees will be planted, and citizens are encouraged to actively participate.

Zainul Abedin Abed, deputy head of the National Environmental Protection Agency, confirmed that the plan has been approved at the highest levels and is being implemented with full coordination among relevant institutions.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has voiced its support for the initiative, with a political officer reaffirming the agency’s commitment to assisting Afghanistan in reconstruction and environmental conservation.

Authorities have also urged residents to take part in an upcoming spring tree-planting event at Bagh-e Babur in Kabul, reinforcing the collective effort to restore and expand the country’s green spaces.