Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative Drives Broader Climate Action

As a country increasingly affected by severe climate shocks, Ethiopia is gaining momentum in its ecological restoration efforts. Read more »

Ethiopia: Pakistani Minister Lauds Ethiopia's Exemplary Role in Advancing International Climate Agenda

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination of Pakistan, Musadik Malik lauded Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's visionary leadership and his exemplary role in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Record-Breaking 714.7 Million Saplings Planted Across Ethiopia in Just 12 Hours

Ethiopia's Agriculture Minister Girma Amente confirmed that a record-breaking 714.7 million tree seedlings were planted in a single day across Ethiopia. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Plan to Plant 700 Million Seedlings in Single Day Exceeded Expectations - PM Abiy Says

- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced this evening that Ethiopia's plan to plant 700 million seedlings in single day has exceeded expectations. Read more »

Ethiopia: Over 648.4 Million Trees Planted Nationwide By Early Afternoon in Ethiopia's Single-Day Campaign

As of 3:00 PM local time, Ethiopians across the country had planted over 648.4 million tree seedlings, achieving close to percent of the national target to plant 700 million trees… Read more »

Ethiopia: Today, Ethiopia to Plant 700 Million Seedlings in Single Day, Contributing to Protection of Global Env't

Ethiopians along with the members of the international community based in the country will plant 700 million seedlings today as part of the Green Legacy Initiative of the country. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Kicks Off Record-Breaking One-Day Campaign to Plant 700 Million Trees Nationwide

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in the early morning hours, unveiled the start of Ethiopia's unprecedented one-day tree planting campaign, aiming to plant 700 million seedlings across… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia Sets to Launch Extensive Tree Planting Initiative, With Goal of Planting 700 Million Seedlings in a Single Day

Ethiopia is set to launch an extensive tree planting initiative, with the goal of planting 700 million seedlings in just a single day. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Path to Agricultural Resilience in a Changing Climate

Addis Ababa, July, 24, 2025 (ENA)--Gadi Muga, a resilient resident of Hamer Woreda in Ethiopia's Southern region, once faced relentless adversity as her livelihood was battered by… Read more »

South Sudan: Food Lifeline Fading for Millions in South Sudan Hit By Conflict, Climate Shocks - UN

- The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said Tuesday it may be forced to cut food rations in South Sudan in September if funding is not available immediately. Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia Preparing to Inaugurate Largest Hydroelectric Power Plant in Africa

Preparations are underway for the official inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ministers Affirm Green Legacy Initiative's Vital Role in Ethiopia's Economic Recovery, Environmental Sustainability

Ministers of Planning and Development, Peace, and Water and Energy have emphasized the pivotal role that Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) has been playing play in advancing… Read more »

Ethiopia: Land of a Thousand Lakes

At the invitation of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and coordinated by the Embassy of Finland in Addis Ababa, I recently had the extraordinary opportunity to visit… Read more »

Africa: Second Africa Climate Summit Anticipated to Drive Actionable Climate Solutions

Minister of Planning and Development Fitsum Assefa underscored that Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), would be instrumental to catalyze solutions for a resilient future. Read more »

Africa: Upcoming Second Africa Climate Summit to Be Hosted in Addis Would Promote Nature-Based Solutions, Says PM Abiy

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in his social media channel, shared that Ethiopia, the Land of Origins, will host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from September 8-10, 2025, in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Australian Embassy Hosts Event to Create Awareness, Support Wildlife Conservation in Ethiopia

The Australian Embassy in Ethiopia has hosted an event organized to create awareness and support for the conservation efforts of Chengeta Wildlife, a wildlife protection charity,… Read more »

Ethiopia: EU Commits €1 Billion to Protect Oceans Under New Pact

European Union Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen has announced a €1 billion investment plan to protect oceans and support coastal communities and fisheries. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative Transformational - British Embassy Climate & Nature Lead

Ethiopia's Green Legacy initiative, which has been instrumental to foster green economy, provides valuable experiences for other nations, British Embassy Foreign, Commonwealth and… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Opens Up Business Environment to Boost FDI - Govt Officials

The Government of Ethiopia is accelerating efforts to open up its business environment in a bid to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI), senior government officials said. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute to Provide 5 Million Indigenous Seedlings for Green Legacy Initiative

The Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute announced that it is working to supply 5 million seedlings of indigenous plant species for planting during the upcoming tree planting campaign… Read more »

Ethiopia: GERD Will Protect Local Ecosystem, Transform Ethiopia's Eco-Tourism

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will, in addition to generating power, play a significant role in protecting the local ecosystem, a lecturer at Assosa University told… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Launches Groundwater Mapping Initiative

- A five-year comprehensive groundwater resources initiative aimed at identifying and mapping the resources throughout Ethiopia was launched in Addis Ababa today. Read more »

Ethiopia: Leaders Push for Urgent Climate Action Before COP30

At a high-stakes virtual summit on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva brought together 17 national… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana Launches 5-Year Anti-Poaching Strategy to Combat Wildlife Crime

Botswana on Wednesday launched a five-year national anti-poaching strategy to address wildlife crime and promote biodiversity conservation while balancing sustainable livelihoods… Read more »

Ethiopia: GERD Key Catalyst for Regional Integration, Says Senior Economist

The historic Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a key catalyst for realizing regional integration, Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) Senior Researcher Abule Mehari said. Read more »