Mongolia is going green, and it's not just a phase! 🌿
Since 2021, Mongolia has planted an incredible 84 million trees across its vast landscapes as part of an ambitious mission to combat desertification. 🇲🇳🌳
It all kicked off in October 2021 when President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh announced the \"Billion Trees\" campaign at the United Nations General Assembly. The goal? Plant at least one billion trees by 2030 to turn the tide against creeping deserts. Talk about setting #LifeGoals for the planet! 🌍✨
Thanks to this green initiative, the number and size of trees, saplings, seed resources, and nurseries have skyrocketed—growing by five to six times compared to pre-campaign days. That's some serious level-up! 🚀🌱
Why the urgency? Desertification, worsened by climate change, has been causing more frequent yellow dust storms in Mongolia. Not cool, Mother Nature! 🌪️ The country's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change reports that nearly 77% of Mongolia's territory is affected by desertification and land degradation.
Mongolia may be huge—over 1.5 million square kilometers—but less than 10% is forested. With the \"Billion Trees\" campaign, they're not just planting trees; they're planting hope for future generations. 💚
So next time you're scrolling through your feed, remember that somewhere in Mongolia, a tree is being planted to make our world a little greener. And who knows? Maybe it's time for us to join the green side too! 🌳😄
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Mongolia plants 84 million trees since 2021 to combat desertification
cgtn.com
