The Role of Green Legacy in Promoting Sustainable Development and Combating Climate Change

Abstract

The Impact of Green Legacy on Sustainable Development and Climate Change in Ethiopia is a topic that requires further research to address the existing research gap. While the Green Legacy initiative launched by the Ethiopian government aims to combat deforestation and soil degradation by promoting tree planting, there is limited scholarly literature specifically examining its impact on climate change mitigation and adaptation. A research gap exists in understanding the effectiveness of the Green Legacy in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting carbon sequestration, and enhancing the resilience of local ecosystems to climate change impacts. Further research in this area is crucial to assess the initiative's contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts in Ethiopia, inform policy decisions, and guide the implementation of effective strategies to address the country's environmental challenges. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of green legacy in promoting climate change. Mixed research methods were employed. To get the primary data needed for the study, questionnaires and interviews as data collection tools. The study adopted both descriptive and explanatory research designs. Through explanatory research design, the study investigated the effect of planting and growing trees on climate change. The study used a descriptive method to assess changes and opportunities in Ethiopian green legacy. Logit regression analysis was applied to examine the factors that affect business climate change. While working on the green legacy agenda, the changes such as water scarcity to grow trees, overexploited forests, and lands that are difficult to easily recover through green legacy. The research findings on this topic can contribute to the understanding of the effectiveness of large-scale reforestation initiatives in combating climate change. By evaluating the outcomes of the Green Legacy, researchers can identify successful strategies, challenges, and potential improvements that can be adapted to other regions facing similar environmental issues. Secondly, this research can provide insights into the potential contribution of tree planting initiatives to carbon sequestration, which is vital for global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change impacts. Additionally, understanding the impact of the Green Legacy on local ecosystems can guide the development of sustainable land management practices, habitat restoration, and biodiversity conservation. Lastly, the findings of this research can inform evidence-based policy decisions, guiding the formulation and implementation of effective environmental and climate change policies at the national and international levels. Overall, the research implications highlight the importance of studying the impact of the Green Legacy in Ethiopia to address climate change challenges and advance sustainable development goals. Based on regression analysis, the results of the study revealed that planting and growing have a negative effect on climate change. The scholars suggested the federal government of Ethiopia continue the plantation of trees and growing of trees to maintain sustainable development through green and healthy countries after climate action.