Multipurpose trees to address drought and poverty

BY GIRMACHEW GASHAW As the saying goes, “Where there are trees, there is life.” “A tree gives shadow even for the axe-man.” No need to solicit a professional in order to understand... Read more »

Care must be given to tree seedlings preparation

Tree seedling preparation is key to supporting the effort of afforestation and tackling deforestation. Prior awareness and careful seedling preparation are crucially important since they protect and enrich the soil in which... Read more »

 The need for urgent assistance, long term investment to tackle HoA drought

BY DARGIE KAHSAY The Horn of Africa, which always faces periodic drought, is currently struggling severe ongoing drought. The drought which is affecting the region since the mid of 2021, is widespread... Read more »

Effective land management system for inclusive urban development

Urbanization refers to the general increase in population and the amount of industrialization of a settlement. It includes an increase in the number and extent of cities. It symbolizes the movement of... Read more »

Authority revamps protection of endangered wildlife

According to Ethiopian Wildlife Protection Authority (EWPA), Ethiopia’s total protected areas that include national parks, sanctuaries, forest priority and biospheres cover over 12.17 percent of the country’s total area coverage. Out of... Read more »

Growing trend of urban agriculture in Addis Ababa

BY GIRMACHEW GASHAW  “…Agriculture is the only source of livelihood for my family though I have no legal license to operate agriculture. I have no formal training in agriculture. I got the... Read more »

Curbing continental climate change effect on GDP via environment protection

Climate change has continued its catastrophic moves against Africa. Floods affect over a million people, rivers lost their water volume, frequent drought, the worst locust outbreak in the Horn of Africa that... Read more »

Avoiding Washington’s another policy failure on Ethiopia

The Ethiopian government has been endeavoring to resolve quandaries that have been surfacing in the northern part of the country going the extra mile. Notwithstanding the fact that the blame lies with... Read more »

“Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”

Today, March 8, 2022, the global community is marking the 111th International Women Day. The Day is observed every year with the aim to recognize the achievements of women globally and review... Read more »

Gumare high forest: dense forest protected by indigenous people in Gambella

BY DARGIE KAHSAY According to recent researches globally, though indigenous peoples make up less than five percent of the total human population of the world with around 370 million, they managed over... Read more »