The strong and resilient hands of Ethiopians will make history by planting over 7.5 billion saplings nationwide at the conclusion of this year’s Green Legacy season collectively. The Ethiopian government honors the hard work and perseverance shown by our people.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) delivering speech during the completion of this plantation season
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) needs reforms to make inclusive and fair representation. UNSC reform is long overdue. It is in the interest of the whole world to make the UNSC fair and representative. Ethiopia’s position is in line with the African common position on the issue.
In addition to UNSC, the reform of international financial institutions is also critical in the face of the huge unmet demand for development finance due to the unresponsive nature of the status quo.
Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia addressing participants at a meeting held on the sidelines of UNGA78 in New York.
The inscription of the Gedeo Cultural Landscape and Bale Mountains National Park in the World Heritage list is a global diplomatic recognition for Ethiopia’s commitment to preserving natural and cultural heritages. The Gedeo Cultural Landscape inscribed is the 100th inscription in Africa and the 10th in Ethiopia, while the Bale Mountains National Park is the 101st in Africa and 11th in Ethiopia.
In accordance with the Rules and Procedures of the Convention, the Ethiopian government reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to preserve these exceptional heritages, which will greatly benefit present and future generations in Ethiopia.
A showcase of Gedeo Cultural Landscape and Bale Mountains National Park inscribed in World Heritage list.
Bale Mountains National Park protects a landscape mosaic of extraordinary beauty that is shaped by the combined forces of ancient lava outpourings, glaciation and the dissection by the Great Rift Valley. It features volcanic peaks and ridges, dramatic escarpments, sweeping valleys, glacial lakes, lush forests, deep gorges and numerous waterfalls, creating exceptional natural beauty.
The property harbors diverse and unique biodiversity at ecosystem, species and genetic levels, and five major rivers originate within the Park, estimated to supply water and support the livelihoods of millions of people in and beyond Ethiopia. This park, with 215,000 hectares of land and 235,121 hectares of buffer zone, inscribed in to World Heritage list on September 2023.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2023
