{"id":1885,"date":"2026-03-26T13:18:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=1885"},"modified":"2026-03-26T13:18:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:18:10","slug":"addis-ababa-moves-to-expand-urban-forest-coverage-with-new-10-year-forest-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/addis-ababa-moves-to-expand-urban-forest-coverage-with-new-10-year-forest-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Addis Ababa Moves to Expand Urban Forest Coverage with New 10-Year Forest Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>AMN PLUS-March 26,2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addis Ababa is currently deliberating on a comprehensive urban forest development strategy designed to guide the city\u2019s green development over the next decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City\u2019s Urban Beautification and Green Development Bureau announced that ongoing efforts aim to ensure all residents benefit equitably from green development initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking on the issue, Bureau Head Girma Seifu stated that the city\u2019s green development activities are being implemented in a manner that promotes social equity, allowing residents to benefit without economic discrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/657523652_968684848861636_2188527716927547428_n-736x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1887\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/657523652_968684848861636_2188527716927547428_n-736x1024.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/657523652_968684848861636_2188527716927547428_n-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/657523652_968684848861636_2188527716927547428_n-768x1069.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/657523652_968684848861636_2188527716927547428_n.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of this effort, the Bureau is finalizing discussions on the \u201cAddis Ababa City Forest Strategy,\u201d a ten-year plan that will provide a structured framework for managing and expanding the city\u2019s green spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strategy, which covers the period from 2026\/27 to 2036\/37, is expected to play a key role in guiding sustainable urban development and environmental management in the years ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials noted that the preparation process has undergone multiple rounds of revision and stakeholder consultations, with today\u2019s discussion marking its final stage before implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-March 26,2026 Addis Ababa is currently deliberating on a comprehensive urban forest development strategy designed to guide the city\u2019s green development over the next decade. The City\u2019s Urban Beautification and Green Development Bureau announced that ongoing efforts aim to ensure all residents benefit equitably from green development initiatives. 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