Mzuzu NGO Unites Community in Green Revolution Through Planting
The tree planting at Kanthete was supported by the District Youth Office.
MZUZU, Malawi— In the heart of Mzuzu, the non-governmental organization PACE orchestrated a powerful movement to combat climate change Saturday by engaging the entire community in a shared mission of planting 100 trees at Kanthete Primary School, writes Tionge Hara.
As the urgent call to address climate change grows louder globally, PACE is leading the local charge, bringing together residents, businesses and government stakeholders to sow the seeds of a sustainable future.
"One of the global challenges the country is facing currently is climate change, and Malawi as a country hasn't been spared as a result of rising droughts and flooding due to excessive deforestation, hence the need for planting more trees to combat this," PACE executive director Gibson Chisale told AfricaBrief.
"We believe that the 100 trees we have planted today will have a great impact on the environment and climate change affecting the country."
Maloto Chimkombero, executive director of Green Homes Initiative, said the widespread participation gave hope that Malawi is "going in the right direction as far as reforestation is concerned."
"We need everyone to be on the forefront restoring and establishing new forests in our communities," Chimkombero said.
"I call upon the general public to unite in planting and taking care of the trees. Let's share knowledge and resources so that environmental conservation projects can bear the desired fruits."
The tree planting at Kanthete was supported by the District Youth Office.