The government of Antigua and Barbuda is intensifying its ambitious ‘One Million Trees in a Year’ reforestation campaign as part of a broader strategy to enhance environmental restoration and climate resilience. Spearheaded by the Forestry Division and the Department of the Environment, the initiative has entered a more active phase aimed at revitalizing degraded landscapes, bolstering watershed protection, and expanding tree cover nationwide. Maurice Merchant, the Director General of Communications, emphasized the government’s commitment to accelerating the program during a recent post-briefing session. ‘This campaign will be meticulously coordinated to ensure we achieve our target within the stipulated timeframe,’ Merchant stated. The initiative will prioritize community engagement, school-based planting activities, and collaborations with environmental organizations to meet its national objectives. Officials highlight that the campaign aligns with Antigua and Barbuda’s international environmental and climate commitments, contributing to biodiversity conservation and mitigating the adverse effects of deforestation and land degradation.