It can be a solution in certain parts of the world. But it isn’t a solution in most parts of the world for many reasons as reducing the greenhouse effect doesn’t have just one solution; trees can be a part of it. So they aren’t “the solution”, but they are part of a comprehensive solution. Check the following link. It may be useful:

https://www.quora.com/Why-is-simply-planting-billions-of-new-trees-not-the-solution-to-climate-change

Manal Hadi Kanaan Thank you for your insights.

Planting trees is an effective strategy to mitigate climate change by enhancing carbon sequestration, preserving biodiversity, and restoring ecosystems. However, it alone cannot comprehensively or permanently halt climate change. Several critical considerations highlight its limitations. Firstly, while trees absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis, their capacity to sequester carbon is limited compared to global emissions from fossil fuels and other sources. Thus, relying solely on tree planting without reducing emissions from various sectors is insufficient for climate change mitigation. Additionally, not all regions are suitable for large-scale tree planting due to ecological factors like soil type, climate conditions, and water availability. Blindly planting trees can lead to unintended consequences such as introducing invasive species, disrupting local ecosystems, and reducing biodiversity.

Furthermore, sustaining the benefits of tree planting requires long-term care, management, and resources. Without proper maintenance, newly planted trees may not achieve their full carbon sequestration potential or ecological benefits, posing challenges to sustainability.

Climate change itself is a complex issue influenced by greenhouse gas emissions, land use changes, industrial activities, and global economics, necessitating a holistic approach that includes emission reductions, renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency improvements, and sustainable land management alongside tree planting. Moreover, social equity and economic feasibility must be considered in tree planting initiatives to ensure community involvement and long-term success. Effective climate action demands coordinated efforts across local, national, and international levels, supported by policies promoting reforestation, afforestation, carbon pricing, and international agreements.

Rohit Kumar While tree planting is a valuable component of climate change mitigation, it must be integrated into a broader strategy that addresses diverse factors contributing to climate change. Continuous evaluation and strategic planning are crucial to maximize its impact on mitigating climate change and fostering sustainable development globally

An annual carbon footprint of one trillion trees would be equivalent to 20 billion tonnes of CO₂, or over half of our present annual emissions. This is based on the assumption that each tree absorbs around 20 kilogrammes of CO₂. Together with measures to decrease carbon emissions from houses, vehicles, businesses, industries, farms, etc., increasing tree planting might significantly slow or even reverse global warming.

Arthur Chisanga

Thank you so much sir for your dialogue.. indeed Planting trees helps fight climate change, but it's not enough on its own. We need a bigger plan that tackles all the causes of climate change. Regularly checking and planning can make tree planting more effective and support sustainable growth around the world.

Also, you can check the following link, it may be useful:

https://www.dezeen.com/2021/07/05/carbon-climate-change-trees-afforestation/

Manal Hadi Kanaan

Respected Madam

you said something very true that Planting a trillion trees can absorb a lot of CO₂ and really help fight climate change. But we also need to cut down on emissions from homes, cars, businesses, and factories. It’s not enough to just plant trees. We have to do everything together to really make a difference. For example, did you know that forests can absorb up to 30% of the world's CO₂ emissions each year? That's a big deal, but we still need to reduce our overall emissions to protect the planet.

The trees capture huge amounts of carbon, they need to remain growing for a long time to be effective carbon stores. Today, trees absorb 30% of global emissions each year.

Don't grow a forest, just stop cutting trees, the forest will grow itself (जंगल मत उगाइए, बस पेड़ काटना बन्द कर दीजिए,जंगल खुद उग जाएगा)

Don't clean the rivers, just stop polluting them. She will clean it herself. (नदियों को साफ मत कीजिए, बस गंदा करना बंद कर दीजिए। साफ तो वो खुद अपने आप को कर लेगी)

Advantages of plantation.Clean The Air. After taking a stroll in the woods, you might have felt that there is clean air, Reduces Greenhouse Gas, Reduce Soil Erosion, Protect the Ozone Layer, Prevent Water Pollution, Conserve Energy, Save Water and Provide Habitat.

Prem Baboo thank you very much sir.

Indeed one of the best response i have received...

Planting trees is an important strategy in combating climate change, but it is not a singular or permanent solution. Trees play a crucial role in sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, thereby helping to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. They also contribute to biodiversity conservation, improve air quality, and provide numerous socio-economic benefits. However, addressing climate change requires a comprehensive approach that includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors, transitioning to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and adopting sustainable land use practices.

Bhawna Vijay

Thank you very much for your response.

Bhawna Vijay

Prem Baboo

Manal Hadi Kanaan

Arthur Chisanga

So, from the above discussion we can say that planting trees everywhere is good for fighting climate change because trees soak up carbon dioxide and help keep our air clean. But it's not enough on its own to stop climate change forever. We also need to cut down on how much pollution we make from homes, cars, businesses, and factories. So, planting trees is just part of what we need to do. We also have to use more clean energy, be smarter about how we use energy, and take care of the land better. All these things together will help us protect our planet for a long time.

No, of course not. Trees don't control the climate, and the climate will continue changing no matter what you do. Always has, always will.

Bob Zybach Okh sir... but we can put efforts to stabilizing it.

I think any "efforts to stabilize" the climate is an act or arrogance and a waste of resources. Competition from the sun and oceans is just too powerful.

Bob Zybach But sir... I followed optimistic approach.. so i believe we can stop it collectively...

The key word is "believe." I greatly doubt people can "stop" the climate from changing -- "collectively" or otherwise. I am also an optimist and very confident that the climate is doing just fine without us, will continue to change with the seasons, and that humans will readily adapt whether drought or ice age develops. Like we always have.

Dear Doctor

Go To

Planting Trees to Mitigate Climate Change: Contested Discourses of Ecological Modernization, Green Governmentality and Civic Environmentalism

• February 2006
• Global Environmental Politics 6(1):50-75
• DOI:10.1162/152638006775991911
• Karin Bäckstrand, Eva Lövbrand

[Forest plantations or so-called carbon sinks have played a critical role in the climate change negotiations and constitute a central element in the scheme to limit atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations set out by the Kyoto Protocol. This paper examines dominant discursive framings of forest plantation projects in the climate regime. A central proposition is that these projects represent a microcosm of competing and overlapping discourses that are mirrored in debates of global environmental governance. While the win-win discourse of ecological modernization has legitimized the inclusion of sink projects in the Kyoto Protocol, a green governmentality discourse has provided the scientific rationale necessary to turn tropical tree-plantation projects operational on the emerging carbon market. A critical civic environmentalism discourse has contested forest sink projects depicting them as unjust and environmentally unsound strategies to mitigate climate change.]

Sundus F Hantoosh

Thank you very much sir for recommending this article to me...

The higher the degree of greening, the better the global climate may be, but it may not necessarily be a good decision for local climate change. Just like the tropical jungle is always hot and humid, which is not suitable for urban people to live. However, there is no standard to define what kind of planting is reasonable.

This could be a valid argument, but it should be remembered in successful afforestation that selecting tree species suitable for their environment is crucial. The statement 'right tree to the right place' should not be forgotten."

Aytekin Ertaş

I do agree with your statement completely ..... thank you for your opinion....

Producing (even launching seeds from the air) and planting a tree whatever the financial costs generates a carbon footprint. If we are going to produce and plant trees in large amounts blindly; not taking into account their suitability for the sites (many ecosystems do not need trees); ensuring the survival and satisfactory growth of a high percentage of the produced trees in the long term; and, having clarity of what is going to be their function (conservation, production, carbon sequestration...); I think we could be creating more problems and offsetting any benefits of carbon sequestration in the process. So, planting trees campaigns must also consider managing the growing forests/individual trees in the short to long term, not just claiming to have planted millions of trees that will sequester X million Tons of CO2. Unfortunately, I have seen many tree-planting campaigns in which after the first or second year no trees or very few are alive, or the created forest is causing unseen problems.

I am not against tree-planting campaigns, but if they are going to be done on a large scale, then the issue is a lot more complex than just planting trees. For example, think of how much CO2 will be released along the process of producing/planting trees with low chances of survival or a high probability of being burned by fires.

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Mauricio Jerez

Thank you so much sir for such comprehensive and detailed review on this topic.....

Planting trees is an effective strategy to mitigate climate change by enhancing carbon sequestration, preserving biodiversity, and restoring ecosystems. However, it alone cannot comprehensively or permanently halt climate change

Zalikha Al-Marzouqi

Thank you very much ma'am...

Stop polluting the rivers, stop cutting down the trees, and both river and forest ecosystems will regenerate. These statements are certainly true, but the question remains: how and when will we stop? As long as global industrialization and technological development continue, with increased wood raw material production and higher energy consumption, it seems unlikely that these negative impacts will cease. Although the rate of deforestation has decreased, forest areas continue to disappear. To maintain balance, reforestation efforts should prioritize degraded forest ecosystems, and instead of focusing on wood biomass growth, we should use native species that enhance ecosystem services. Reforestation areas should be increased in both quantity and quality. The only solution is ecosystem-based sustainable reforestation.

Aytekin Ertaş

Thank you very much sir for such comprehensive review...

Thank you once again.