Jane Goodall Launches 'Trees for Jane' to Plant Trillion Trees by 2030
Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall is launching 'Trees for Jane' on Tuesday, an initiative aiming to combat climate change by planting a trillion trees worldwide by 2030. The campaign, which joins other global efforts like the Trillion Tree Campaign and 1t.org, seeks to enhance environmental benefits such as carbon sequestration, urban cooling, and biodiversity support. It is supported by local environmental organizations, municipal authorities, and community groups.
The United Nations recently warned that global efforts to curb climate-changing emissions are insufficient, predicting a temperature rise of 4.9 degrees Fahrenheit by 2030. Trees for Jane aims to tackle this issue by planting or preserving 128 trees for every human on Earth, totaling a trillion trees. The campaign emphasizes the importance of protecting existing forests, as they already store significant amounts of CO2.
Inspired by the Green Belt Movement founded by Wangari Muta Maathai, Trees for Jane plans to work with communities in Africa and the developing world. It will support existing efforts to stop deforestation and restore biodiversity. The initiative also aims to re-green urban centers, mitigating the heat-island effect and benefiting poor neighborhoods. While tree planting is not a substitute for reducing emissions, it remains a crucial carbon removal strategy.
Jane Goodall, who feels a strong spiritual connection to trees, appreciates their role in providing oxygen and aiding rainfall. Trees for Jane, with its ambitious goal, joins other global campaigns to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. The initiative seeks to make a significant impact on climate change, working alongside local partners and community groups.
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