Accra, June 9, GNA – The 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 World—renowned for restoring over 100 million mangrove trees in Myanmar—expressed support for the government’s reforestation agenda aimed at promoting environmental sustainability.
Speaking with the 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.
“This is an outstanding initiative that not only helps restore our ecosystems, but also instils a culture of environmental responsibility in our children,” Mr. Danby said.
He 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.
“Ghana is poised to lead West Africa into a new era of environmental responsibility—and trees are at the heart of that journey,” Mr. Danby said.
“The Tree for Life programme, initiated by President John Dramani Mahama, is a fantastic initiative. I wholeheartedly support it and hope to play an active role in spreading its message—especially to children—that trees should be for life, because they give us life,” he added.
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, with a target of planting 30 million trees by the end of June. The campaign is also tackling two environmental challenges: deforestation and plastic pollution.
Mr. Danby stressed the vital role trees played in sustaining life and preserving ecosystems and encouraged Ghanaians to take part in the national tree-planting effort.
He added that while trees alone could not eliminate flooding, urban reforestation was a key component of nature-based solutions for flood mitigation.
Mr Danby said when paired with smart urban planning and infrastructure, tree planting could help reduce the intensity and frequency of urban flooding.
Beyond mangrove restoration, he indicated that Maiseco Ghana also engaged in agroforestry and the sustainable cultivation of palm oil, cocoa, teak, and rubber.
Mr. Danby 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.
GNA
Edited by George-Ramsey Benamba