Accra: Maiseco Ghana, a specialist in mangrove reforestation, together with its global partners, has pledged to plant 30 million trees in support of the Government’s ‘One Child, One Tree’ initiative under the Tree for Life programme. The organisation, in collaboration with its international partner Ecofriend, known for restoring over 100 million mangrove trees in Myanmar, expressed support for the government’s reforestation agenda aimed at promoting environmental sustainability.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Neil Danby, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Maiseco Ghana, described the ‘One Child, One Tree’ initiative as a visionary and transformative step for Ghana’s environmental future. Mr. Danby emphasised Maiseco’s readiness to work alongside the Government to fully realise the project’s goals, pledging to contribute significantly by planting trees in line with the campaign’s national targets.
Mr. Danby highlighted that Ghana is set to lead West Africa into a new era of environmental responsibility with trees at the core of that journey. He praised the Tree for Life programme, initiated by President John Dramani Mahama, as a fantastic initiative and expressed his eagerness to play an active role in spreading its message, particularly to children.
The Tree for Life initiative is a national reforestation programme aimed at restoring degraded landscapes, addressing climate change, and fostering long-term environmental stewardship, particularly among the youth. President Mahama officially launched the One Child, One Tree campaign last Thursday, targeting the planting of 30 million trees by the end of June. The campaign also addresses deforestation and plastic pollution.
Mr. Danby stressed the vital role trees play in sustaining life and preserving ecosystems and encouraged Ghanaians to participate in the national tree-planting effort. He pointed out that while trees alone could not eliminate flooding, urban reforestation is a key component of nature-based solutions for flood mitigation. He noted that when paired with smart urban planning and infrastructure, tree planting could help reduce the intensity and frequency of urban flooding.
Beyond mangrove restoration, Mr. Danby mentioned that Maiseco Ghana is also involved in agroforestry and the sustainable cultivation of palm oil, cocoa, teak, and rubber. He thanked Government institutions, particularly the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Forestry Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, and the President’s Office for Special Initiatives, for their professionalism and pledged to continuously work with them to protect Ghana’s environment.