In a momentous event held on Sunday, December 10, 2023, Young Climate Ambassadors announced their groundbreaking initiative, “Plant for Peace.”
The project, unveiled at COP28 Dubai, underscores the pivotal role that effective global governance and environmental stewardship play in creating a world free from the devastating impacts of war.
In response to persistent global conflicts, spreading from Palestine to Israel, Ukraine and Russia, to Ethiopia and Tigray, Armenia and Azerbaijan, Myanmar and Sudan, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen, and Afghanistan, Congo, and elsewhere, the initiative aims to bring about tangible change by addressing both environmental sustainability and global peace.
On International Human Rights Day, simultaneous tree-planting events were organised on four continents, uniting individuals, organisations, and governments in a collective effort against the scourge of war.
The chosen symbol of hope, mangrove trees, known for their resilience, served as a poignant tribute to children who tragically lost their lives in the shadows of armed conflicts.
The initiative, led by Dr. Sharei, Executive Director at the Centre for United Nations Constitutional Research (CUNCR), seeks to bridge the gap between global governance, environmental sustainability, and the urgent need for lasting peace.
With a target of planting 84,000 trees across eight different locations worldwide, the “Plant for Peace” project embodies the spirit of global unity required to tackle the complex issues contributing to armed conflicts.
