Conserving wetlands for balancing ecosystem

Wetlands are land cover systems that are temporarily under water for a large part of the year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia’s wetlands’ coverage is approximately 25,550 km2. They are... Read more »

Supporting NCMS addresses climate change, promoting long-term economic growth, development

The Paris Agreement is an international convention intended to address climate change and its consequences. It was adopted on December 12, 2015, at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) of the... Read more »

Labour-Based Road Construction: Pathway to access economic integration, environmental sustainability

Road infrastructure is a crucial driver of national development, connecting communities to essential services such as markets, schools, and healthcare facilities. However, road construction should prioritize access over mere mobility, ensuring that... Read more »

Challenges, possible solutions of land utilization in Ethiopia

It is proved that Ethiopia has abundant natural resources including vast arable lands, surface and underground water and excessive rainfall in the rainy season, mining, tourist destinations and others. Now the economy... Read more »

2024, Ethiopia tackled major environmental challenges, achieved visible results

Ethiopia has been continuing its climate change mitigation efforts and strategies in 2024. As a result, the country made significant progress in the areas of Green Legacy Initiative, COP29, corridor development, Yelemat... Read more »

Digital Forestry Information Hub to fortify forest data, prevent bio-piracy

A Digital Forestry Information Hub (DFIH) is a centralized online platform for collecting, managing, and disseminating forestry and forest management data. A hub like this can serve a wide range of stakeholders,... Read more »

 Developing countries need practical support to overcome climate change

Recently through its Ambassador in Addis Ababa, Denmark expressed desire to strengthen its collaboration with Ethiopia in building an economy resilient to climate change. Indeed, such pledges for collaboration are vital for... Read more »

Stakeholders reaping economic benefits after Lake Haramaya rehabilitation

Lake Haramaya is a well-known lake in eastern Ethiopia, close to the town of Haramaya in the Oromia region. The lake, which is part of the larger Ethiopian Rift Valley system, is... Read more »

African Dendrochronologists form network to boost continental tree ring data

Despite its significance, dendrochronology has not been well developed in Africa where it has the potential to grow exponentially provided there is adequate training and resources. The field of study has not... Read more »

Ethiopia’s endeavor to harness its untapped potential in cotton production

Ethiopia has a diverse fertile soil, stands as a beacon of potential in agricultural production, particularly in cotton cultivation. It’s a good opportunity for economic transformation and sustainable development. According to some... Read more »