Employee Africa will host a tree planting sponsored walk in Palapye on Saturday. Briefing the media on Monday, Employee Africa CEO, Mr Mompoloki Makwana said the initiative was aimed at raising awareness on sustainability, environmental conservation and tree planting. �Our mission through the tree planting walk is to sensitise the community on importance of environmental protection and the mindset change towards sustainable development,� he said. The tree planting sponsored walk will be held under the theme: Every Family Must Plant a Tree, a Walk for Sustainability. Mr Makwana stated that the effects of climate change were a global concern, underscoring the duty of each person to contribute to a sustainable future for generations to come. Mr Makwana further said they targeted to donate 500 trees to residents of Palapye and surrounding areas. �We will donate these trees to participants during the event and have an opportunity to educate and inspire the mindset of sustainable development to families and individuals,� he said. For her part, UNICAF business development and marketing manager, Ms Monica Dube-Sekhwela said in today�s rapidly evolving world, environmental, social and governance principals were paramount. �And UNICAF being at the forefront of educational innovation on a global level, recognises the critical role of environmental, social and governance plays in the sustainable development of such communities as Palapye,� she said. She said since Palapye was a fast-growing town, it presented unique challenges and opportunities. �Urban growth, while beneficial, can inadvertently strain our environment and trees in this context become more than just nature�s adornment; they are essential life-sustaining entities,� she said. Ms Dube-Sekhwela said by planting trees, they would not be just beautifying Palapye, but actively investing in its long-term ecological health. Employee Africa has partnered with UNICAF, Minerals Development Company Botswana (MDCB) and the Department of Forestry Conservation.