Climate change: Lagos to plant 20,000 trees in one year

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The Nation Newspaper Climate change: Lagos to plant 20,000 trees in one year

, on Sunday, July 14, said the government will be planting about 20,000 trees in the next 12 months as part of efforts to beat climate change and also attain the Sustainable Development Goals .This year’s theme is ‘Nurture our Future’.

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab noted that the theme ‘underscores our pledge to protect and preserve the environment for future generations’. noise and air pollution, poor sanitation habits, among many other issues, as daily experiences of residents.He said: “These issues threaten our environment, economy and livelihood, the consequences of which are far-reaching, impacting both public health and safety. Although our ministry and agencies respond swiftly with interventions that were widely acknowledged by residents and the public, I believe that our inability to take full ownership of our environment may sadly also be our downfall.

General Manager of the Lagos State Parks and Garden Agency Mrs. Adetoun Popoola reiterated the agency’s readiness to support the governor’s dream of planting 20,000 trees in the next 12 months. “It is another reminder for us all on the vital role that trees play in maintaining ecological balance. Trees are nature’s most powerful tool in combating climate change, preventing soil erosion, and improving air quality. They are essential in our fight against desertification and in enhancing our resilience to drought.

 

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