Mumbai recognized as 'Tree Cities of the World' by UN

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• Apr 18, 2022 | Dhupali Das

The achievement is even more remarkable as the never-sleeping city was among the 138 cities from 21 nations awarded for preserving greenery in the midst of rapidly growing urban jungles.

Digital Desk: Amid the grim reports of growing climate change due to human activity, Mumbai stood out as 'Tree Cities of the World' by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO). 

The achievement is even more remarkable as the never-sleeping city was among the 138 cities from 21 nations awarded for preserving greenery in the midst of rapidly growing urban jungles.

Mumbai gained recognition for its "commitment to planting and maintaining urban trees and greenery in developing healthy, resilient, and joyful cities," said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) garden department officials.

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In collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation, the FAO presented these cities with certificates in recognition of their commitment to growing and maintaining trees, thereby creating healthy and happy places to live.

Superintendent of Gardens, Jeetendra Pardeshi, said "The United Nations' 'Tree City of the World' programme provides direction, assistance, and worldwide recognition for communities' dedication to its urban forest, and provides a framework for a healthy, sustainable urban forestry.  In January, the corporation applied for the award, citing its tree plantation initiative, Miyawaki forests, and numerous new tree care tasks."