Green Botswana Trust

A nationwide movement for climate action and Unity

Our Mission

GreenBotswana Trust is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to fostering sustainability, and climate change action in Botswana. The Trust is committed to empowering communities, especially the youth, to engage in environmental stewardship, promote sustainable development, and advocate for climate resilience through innovative programs, education, and policy influence.

Our Vision

To create a sustainable, green Botswana. A 1 million tree campaign was launched in 2024, and this is a major effort to combat the country’s forestation deficit and land degradation.

Key Areas of Work

Environmental Health

Land Restoration

Climate Action

Our Work

Our Approach

Advocacy and Education

Raising awareness about climate change through campaigns

Community Engagement

Working with local communities to implement green initiatives, such as urban forestation of 1 million trees.

Past Projects

Tree planting and cooperation with the Ministry of Education at 29 schools
Tree planting and cooperation with the Ministry of Health at 41 public Clinics
Free Trees for Babies on World Health Day
Fruit Orchards at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital & JP Kavindama Referral Hospital

Our Projects

Climate Change Youth Summit

Deserts

Green Greater Gaborone

Wetlands (Sexaxa Village, Greater Maun)

Environment (UN Environmental Programme- Chemicals, Waste, Pollution)

Independence Culture and Flower Show

Accreditation

Greenbotswana Trust has been granted special participation as a stakeholder in the following organisations. The recognition allows the Trust to participate in meetings, and submit statements to the working groups.

UNEP

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Being a stakeholder allows us to engage in global policy discussions on climate change, biodiversity, pollution, and sustainable development.

UNCCD

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification is based in Bonn, Germany. The opportunity has afforded us to collaborate with international partners, including governments, NGOs, and private sector actors. It also allows the Trust to influence global environmental priorities by sharing insights, innovations, and community-driven solutions.

Participation

COP16 Saudi Arabia

Greenbotswana Trust participated at COP16 on Riyadh, Saudia Arabia in collaboration with UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

COP15 Zimbawe

Greenbotswana Trust is scheduled to present its work at Ramsars COP15 Wetlands in July 2025

Partnerships

By partnering with like-minded organisations, we aim to promote greater national awareness and develop practical solutions to issues related to environmental sustainability and community engagement.

Key Programs for 1 million trees

  • Climate Change Youth Summit
  • GreenGaborone
  • GreenFrancistown
  • Forest Festival
  • Growing for the Future Show
  • Agroforestry and Eco-tourism