On October 25, Algeria is set to take on a major ecological challenge by planting one million trees in a single day. This large-scale reforestation effort, the largest ever organized in the country, aims to strengthen the national vegetation cover and actively contribute to the fight against climate change.
The initiative, announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Yacine Oualid, will be conducted under the supervision of his ministry and the General Directorate of Forests. It is based on a partnership with the association Algérie Verte, led by environmentalist Fouad Maala.
Launched simultaneously across all 58 wilayas, the campaign plans to plant one million saplings carefully selected according to the specific characteristics of each region. This targeted selection is intended to ensure better adaptation and sustainable growth of the trees.
The Minister of Agriculture emphasized the inclusive nature of the operation, open not only to public institutions but also to citizens, associations, businesses, and families.
Fouad Maala, for his part, called on all members of society to actively participate in this collective effort, predicting a 100% success rate thanks to the resources mobilized to ensure its smooth execution.
Mr. Maala is also the founder of the project Al Djazair Al Khadra, launched in 2013. This citizen initiative encourages the planting of millions of trees and the expansion of green spaces through both individual and community actions.
The Al Djazair Al Khadra association, currently followed by over two million people, has its own nursery but also collects trees from donors. Social media have played a significant role in popularizing this movement, bringing together associations and citizens over the years around reforestation campaigns throughout the country.
Following the damage caused by forest fires in several wilayas in 2023, the association’s founder also launched a major social media campaign called “Khadra biidni Allah” (Green by the Will of God), aimed at raising awareness and advancing the reforestation process.
In this context, the October 25 initiative has received strong support from state institutions. The Ministry of Professional Training and Education announced its full participation in this large environmental undertaking. All training institutions across the 58 wilayas will take part in tree planting operations and organize awareness and volunteer activities. Trainees, teachers, and staff will be mobilized, underscoring the central role of the professional training sector in promoting a culture of sustainable development and environmental protection.
Meanwhile, the National Observatory of Civil Society reported, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, that more than 2,500 associations will participate in this campaign, with the goal of planting over one million trees nationwide.
This campaign aims to spread a genuine culture of tree planting and preserve the country’s forest wealth while embedding the values of environmental citizenship and collective responsibility. It fully aligns with national efforts in favor of sustainable development and environmental protection. Through this initiative, the Observatory reaffirms the essential role of civil society as a key partner in realizing national ecological projects.