July 25, 2023
Eritrea: Call for Integrated Effort to Control Locust Prevalence
The Ministry of Agriculture, indicating that the limited rainfall at the eastern escarpments has created conducive conditions for desert locust breeding, called on all concerned… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Eritrea: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Asmara, 16 June 2023- World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was observed today, 16 June, at the premises of the Ministry of Agriculture. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Eritrea: Bees - Providing Nutrition, Generating Income and Conserving Biodiversity
In nearly all countries of the world, bees and their products are common and provide sustainable livelihoods to many small-scale and commercial bee-keepers and business people. Read more »
November 20, 2022
Eritrea: World Toilet Day 2022 Observance
World Toilet Day 2022 was observed at regional level yesterday, 19th November in Zagir, Serejaka sub-zone, Central region. The central message of the World Toilet Day 2022 is that… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Eritrea: Speech Delivered By H.E. Mr. Tesfai Ghebreselassie Sebhatu, Minister of Land, Water and Environment of Eritrea UNFCC - Cop 27
Honorable Chairperson Read more »
October 26, 2022
Eritrea: 'We Need to Protect Our Flora and Fauna'
The gash-Barka region, the widest in the country, is endowed with so many streams, trees, and wild lives and is home to many large mammals. Following is an interview with Mr.… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Eritrea: Eritrea's Most Dangerous Snake - the Carpet Viper (Part Two)
Editor's Note: The first part of this article by Dr. Theodore Papenfuss was published in the June 4, 2022 issue of Eritrea Profile, under the topic 'What do you know about snakes… Read more »
June 13, 2022
Eritrea: Climate Change - a Looming Threat or an Existing Reality?
"The world will warm up, the glaciers will melt and the sea level will rise" is any lay person's answer to the question "What is climate change?" We have all learned it in school… Read more »
June 18, 2022
Eritrea: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2022
"We have not inherited this planet from our ancestors. We have borrowed it from our children." Read more »
June 08, 2022
Eritrea: One Earth, Our Environment, Our Home
Earlier this week, the international community came together to commemorate World Environment Day (WED). The historical roots of WED can be traced back to 1972 and the first United… Read more »
June 07, 2022
Eritrea: Eritrea Participates At the 32nd Session of the Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust
A Ministry of Agriculture delegate is participating at the 32nd Session of the Commission for Controlling Desert Locust in the Central Region (CRC) and its 36th Executive Committee… Read more »
June 06, 2022
Eritrea: Clean and Green Environment - an Impetus to Development
Eritrea is a signatory to various conventions related to the environment. In 1996, it acceded to the Convention on Biological Diversity which provides general obligations for… Read more »
June 03, 2022
Eritrea: Statement Delivered By the Delegation of Eritrea At the International Meeting, 'Stockholm+ 50 '
Excellencies, Read more »
Eritrea: Opening Statement by Minister to the Gathering Held to Mark World Environment Day
Honorable Mr. Fesehaye Haile, Governor of Zoba Maekel Read more »
June 04, 2022
Eritrea: What Do We Know About Snakes in Eritrea?
There are about 3600 species of snakes in the world. The great majority of snakes are not dangerous to humans. Less than 200 are venomous species that can maim or kill humans. The… Read more »
May 03, 2022
Eritrea: Behind the Success of Desert Locust Control
Having recently concluded its desert locust control operations for the winter breeding season, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) is now preparing for the summer breeding season and… Read more »
May 01, 2022
Eritrea: Forestry and Wildlife Authority - Integrated Efforts for Better Development
Protecting the natural vegetation and redressing the natural environment through reforestation programs has been Eritrea's priority to ensure a sound ecosystem for all -- human… Read more »
April 27, 2022
Eritrea: Workshop to Boost Contribution of Partners in Redressing Environment
Asmara, 27 April 2022- The Forestry and Wildlife Authority organized one day workshop on 26 April in Asmara with a view to clarify objectives and boost contribution of partners and… Read more »
April 13, 2022
Eritrea: Greening in Qrora Subzone
Qrora subzone, a subzone in the Northern Red Sea region, is mostly known for agriculture and pastoralism. According to farmers in the area, it used to be center of commercial… Read more »
April 07, 2022
Eritrea: Central Region - Success in Reforestation
Protecting the natural environment and redressing Eritrea with vegetation has been a major task in Eritrea following its independence. Students Summer Work Program was launched in… Read more »