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Climate change poses one of the most significant challenges that nations have confronted recently, leading to rising temperatures, more frequent extreme weather events, and disruptions in ecological balance. These impacts are severe, affecting ecosystems, livelihoods, and the overall well-being of communities globally. Urgent action is essential to prevent such occurrences and secure a sustainable future for generations to come.
President William Ruto’s National Forest Restoration Campaign serves as a call to action, emphasizing the potential of tree planting to mitigate the severe impacts of climate change. The goal is to achieve a nationwide 30% tree cover by planting 15 billion trees by 2032. By prioritizing tree planting and forest conservation initiatives, this campaign aims to accelerate national efforts to restore degraded landscapes, increase forest cover, and protect natural ecosystems.
In line with the Presidential directive on Forest Restoration, it is mandatory for all staff in Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to plant 30 trees per financial year. Consequently, the Council, led by Acting CEO Madam Lucy Komen, collaborated with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) to mobilize communities around Kinale Forest in Kiambu County to plant 1,000 trees within the forest station using the ‘PELIS’ system, which stands for Plantation Establishment Livelihood System. This system is well-organized and supports communities by ensuring sufficient food production while caring for the trees.
During the activity, the Council was joined by Dr. Richard Belio Kipsang, the Principal Secretary for Basic Education.