In 2014, GLH master gardener Horiguchi sensei took a number of seedlings to Addis Ababa, the headquarters of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Hosted by then Executive Secretary Dr. Carlos Lopes, the baby seedlings were entrusted to the ground managers and gardeners. Thanks to Dr. Lopes (shown during recent visit to Hiroshima), we have now received updates on the little saplings, valiantly growing in the high altitude climate of Addis Ababa.
Mr. Horiguchi, GLH arborist, visited UNECA on October 9-15 with five kinds of saplings. He had meetings with Dr. Carlos Lopes and many others, including Mr. Mekete Demisse, a botanist working with ECA. He also gave a presentation on A-bombed trees and GLH to UNECA staff.
On October 24, UN day, a symbolic planting event was held at UN African Headquarters. The ambassador of Japan to Ethiopia was in attendance.
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