Bangladesh to Plant 250 Million Trees to Expand Green Cover and Support Climate Goals

Bangladesh plans to plant 250 million trees over the next five years as part of an effort to increase green cover, restore damaged ecosystems, and advance its climate and biodiversity commitments. The government will involve multiple sectors including ministries, the army, and local authorities in the initiative. However, ensuring the survival and proper maintenance of the newly planted trees is expected to be a significant challenge for the program.

This large-scale tree planting is designed to reinforce Bangladesh's environmental strategies, but detailed plans on post-planting care have yet to be outlined publicly. The initiative aligns with broader global and national goals to combat climate change and biodiversity loss.