Plants 350 million trees in 12 hours, breaks world record: Ethiopia

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed created the initiative to help restore Ethiopia's landscape, which experts say is being eroded by deforestation and climate change. (Photo: Twitter/@PMEthiopia)

PM Abiy in a public discussion with community members of Wolayta Soddo city. (Photo: Twitter/@PMEthiopia)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, took part in the tree planting festivities. (Photo: Twitter/@PMEthiopia)

Mr. LeMaire conveyed France’s appreciation of steps being taken by Ethiopia, particularly to increase competitiveness & business conduciveness & confirmed Ethiopia as an investment destination for France. The two ended their meeting by planting seedlings. (Photo: Twitter/@PMEthiopia)

From grandparents to grandchildren together plant trees in Ethiopia. (Photo: Twitter/@negash_taye)

Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed congratulated those involved for surpassing the initial goal. (Photo: Twitter/@PMEthiopia)

PM Abiy calls upon everyone in #Ethiopia to go out and #PlantYourPrint. (Photo: Twitter/@PMEthiopia)

People of Ethiopia plants trees in the available free space. (Photo: Twitter/@hamdidire)