In honor of Earth Day 2016, the Young African Leaders Initiative is participating in the goal to plant 7.8 billion trees, one tree for every person, by the year 2020. The Initiative will be sharing tips on how to participate and organize tree-planting activities on their blog. Planting one hectare of trees can offset the emissions of hundreds of cars. Trees also absorb pollution, improve health, and protect against heat, wind, and storms. Climate Protection: … Continue reading The Young African Leaders Initiative Wants You to Plant Trees