Maldives aims to plant 2 million trees in 2025

COLOMBO, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Maldivian government is aiming to plant 2 million trees before the end of 2025 as part of its Five Million Tree Plantation Program, PSM News, the official media outlet, said on Sunday, quoting Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim as saying.

The minister said the tree plantation program launched by President Mohamed Muizzu, aims to combat climate change, enhance biodiversity, and protect endangered native tree species.