Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced on Monday that it is preparing to launch the third phase of its ambitious “Million Trees” initiative, aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing environmental sustainability in and around the country’s oil production zones.
The campaign focuses on planting trees at oil sites and in surrounding municipalities to absorb carbon dioxide, improve air quality, and restore biodiversity. According to the NOC, the third phase will target industrial areas where the environmental impact of oil operations is most concentrated. It will also expand to nearby communities affected by pollution and desertification.
The NOC stated that the initiative is part of its long-term sustainability strategy to plant one million trees across Libya by 2026. Thousands of trees were already planted during the first and second phases, and each stage of the campaign is designed to address both ecological and community needs. The effort is being carried out in collaboration with local partners, international organizations, and workers from the oil and gas sector.
The corporation emphasized that tree planting is not just symbolic, but a tangible way to reduce environmental damage caused by decades of industrial activity. It added that involving oil workers and nearby residents helps build local ownership and long-term engagement in climate action.
The second phase of the initiative, completed in April, focused on the Al-Wahat region, where over 55,000 trees were planted. The third phase will build on that model, expanding to additional regions with similar environmental pressures.
With Libya’s oil industry playing a central role in the national economy, the NOC is positioning this initiative as a key part of its environmental and social responsibility.
