Tunisia and Congo announce major reforestation initiatives

Tunisia and the Republic of Congo have announced large-scale reforestation programs to combat climate change and restore forest ecosystems.

In Tunisia, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries will launch a reforestation campaign in November 2026. The initiative aims to restore approximately 4,400 hectares of forest and shrubland destroyed by fires between May and July 2026. This effort follows a significant increase in fire damage compared to the previous year. The Tunisian forestry sector covers 8.5 percent of the national territory, contributes 1.4 percent to the GDP, and supports the livelihoods of nearly one million people.

The Republic of Congo will celebrate its 40th National Tree Day on November 6, with plans to plant approximately 200,000 trees. Announced by Forest Economy Minister Rosalie Matondo, the program serves as an early launch for the United Nations Decade on Afforestation, Reforestation, and Forest Landscape Restoration. The Congolese initiative includes a "Youth for the Decade" program designed to engage young people in green entrepreneurship and ecosystem restoration.