Act now to tackle planetary crises

COMPILED BY DIRRIBA TESHOME The virtual Fifth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly ended recently with a clear message: our fragile planet needs more and it needs it now. More action,... Read more »

A victory amid difficult landscape

 BY GIRMACHEW GASHAW The Battle of Adwa is known to have stopped the colonial aggression of Europeans in Africa after Ethiopian forces surprised the world by defeating heavily-armed Italian troops that attempted... Read more »

The need to maximize benefit from mining sector

BY GETACHEW MINAS  In Ethiopia, the modern mining industry is an “infant” technological business. It involves automated equipment, computer-aided design, and control systems. It is committed to safety and environmental responsibility. If... Read more »

Renewable energy: Growth projections

COMPILED BY HAFTU GEBREZGABIHER Renewable energy sources make up 26 per cent of the world’s electricity today, but according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) its share is expected to reach 30... Read more »

Dallol: An exceptional field analog on earth

COMPILED BY HAFTU GEBREZGABIHER  The Dallol volcano and its associated hydrothermal field are located in a remote area of the northern Danakil Depression in Ethiopia, a region only recently appraised after decades... Read more »

Dine for Ethiopia initiative gaining momentum, public inspiration

BY GIRMACHEW GASHAW The successful accomplishment of both Sheger and Entoto parks within a year, has inspired many Ethiopians to take bold and courageous actions to the further progress of other similar... Read more »

Adjusting production, trade to address impacts of climate change on Agriculture

BY STAFF REPORTER The role of market adaptation during massive levels of catastrophe like climate change should not be underestimated as they can play a big role. For example a study by... Read more »

Maintaining ecological balance, avoiding breathing difficulties

BY GIRMACHEW GASHAW In our day to day interaction with the environment, the relationship is established based on give and take principles. If nature withholds its daily activities, with no doubt, ecological... Read more »

Maze National Park hopes to be a tourist hub

BY GIRMACHEW GASHAW  Maze National Park is one of the youngest Ethiopian National Parks, which is located in Gamo Gofa Zone in South West Ethiopia. The name of the park “Maze” is... Read more »

How to harness the potential of landscapes

BY HAFTU GEBREZGABIHER The current patterns of production, consumption, landscape degradation and pollution have led to the many challenges that all generations are collectively facing: particularly the biodiversity, climate and health crises,... Read more »