Shewula High School in the Lubombo region became a hub of environmental action as learners joined the Hlanyela Likusasa Schools Tree Planting Campaign, actively participating in restoring degraded landscapes and promoting sustainability.
The tree planting activity gave students hands-on experience, helping them understand how trees provide oxygen, improve soil health, conserve biodiversity, and strengthen resilience against climate change. Beyond planting, the session encouraged discussions on environmental stewardship and the role young people can play in driving change within their communities.
The campaign also linked practical action to Sustainable Land Management, showing learners how initiatives can deliver multiple benefits such as climate change adaptation and mitigation, reduced land degradation, enhanced agro-biodiversity, and improved livelihoods. By combining knowledge and practice, students gain insight into the long-term value of trees. 
The initiative is implemented by the Eswatini National Trust Commission under the Mbuluzi Ecosystems Restoration Project, funded by the Global Environment Facility with technical support from the UN Environment Programme. Local partners include the Eswatini Environment Authority, the Eswatini Forestry Department, and the Eswatini National Commission for UNESCO, demonstrating a coordinated effort in environmental education and ecosystem restoration.
