This year, 8.33 crore trees will be planted during the monsoon season.

The government plans to plant 8.33 crore trees this monsoon, aiming to increase tree coverage to 22.37-25% and forest coverage to 16%. Since FY 2009-10, 11.21 crore saplings have been planted, creating extensive block and strip gardens and afforesting 89,853 hectares of coastal land. Bangladesh requires $876 billion for climate actions, largely dependent on international support. World Environment Day, themed ‘Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience,’ will be observed on Wednesday.