Traore shocks the World! Plants 5 million trees in 1 hour

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Ibrahim Traoré has done it again. Ibrahim Traoré just led Burkina Faso to plant 5 million trees in just one hour. Ibrahim Traoré isn't just leading a country – he's planting a future. In this video, we uncover the full story behind the historic Green Hour campaign – a grassroots revolution that turned a fragile nation into an ecological role model. From the hands of students, mothers, and soldiers to the quiet fields of Kaya and the dusty borders of the Sahel, Burkina Faso is rising from the roots up. No Western funding. No massive aid. Just unity, vision, and soil. What does it mean when a President teaches with trees instead of speeches? What happens when a people choose action instead of waiting? 🌱 Burkina Faso’s bold green mission is not just about the land – it's about identity, resilience, and legacy. 📣 If you had just one hour to change the destiny of your nation – what would you plant? Let us know in the comments below. Your idea could inspire the next seed of hope. #ibrahimtraore é #BurkinaFaso #screenshot Noteworthy content: 00:56 June 21, 2025: Burkina Faso set a record by planting over 5 million trees in just one hour. 01:13 President Ibrahim Traoré: Reinstated and expanded the annual National Tree Planting Day. 02:11 Desertification Issue: Over 40% of Burkina Faso's land is within the severe desertification belt. 03:31 Goal of Restoring Dignity: Tree planting is seen not just as an environmental policy but a way to rebuild national spirit. 04:01 Initiative from 2023: Traoré mandated that every school must have at least one garden tended by students. 06:08 Public Participation: Sirens from the national radio called upon all citizens to participate in simultaneous tree planting. 07:12 Technology Adoption: The Ministry of Environment used satellite technology and the "Green Map Faso" app to monitor progress. 07:44 Regional Spread and Inspiration: The campaign spread widely on social media, inspiring other West African nations. 12:24 International Reactions: International organizations and financial powers expressed discomfort with Burkina Faso's self-reliant development strategy. 19:52 Symbol of Will: The tree-planting campaign stands as a powerful symbol of Burkina Faso's self-reliance, faith, and collective will.