05/13/2026
GDF Vision Statement for SF Climate Week 2026
GreenLand Development Foundation (GDF) envisions a world where Ethiopia and California stand together in environmental leadership, climate resilience, and human unity—restoring land, protecting water, strengthening food security, and planting peace across nations.
Through our vision of a Green Legacy California movement—connected and aligned with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s historic Green Legacy Initiative in Ethiopia, where 48 billion trees have been planted—we seek to unite this extraordinary national effort with California’s global climate leadership, creating a living bridge of partnership between Africa and America.
We believe that environmental restoration is peace work.
By planting trees, restoring ecosystems, and building trust across diverse communities, we advance a future rooted in:
• Unity with Diversity
• Environmental Justice
• Food and Water Security
• Climate Action and Green Innovation
• Education and Youth Leadership
• Boy & Girl Scout Climate Action
• International Peace Through Shared Stewardship
Our vision is simple and powerful:
Connect Ethiopia to California.
Plant Together for Peace.
Grow a Green Legacy in California.
Restore the U.S. Through California.
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Contacts:
Gashaw Tahir
Founder & President
GreenLand Development Foundation (GDF)
Dr. Seth D. King
Director of Public Relations & Communications
GreenLand Development Foundation (GDF)
