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04 Mar

UN Body Steps Up Pace to Implement Carbon Crediting Mechanism

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsEnvironment, NewsAddisAbaba, Climatechange, COP28UAE, COP29Baku, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews

The United Nations Body charged with implementing a new carbon crediting mechanism under the Paris Agreement has expedited plans for action at their first meeting since COP28. The Supervisory Body of the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism took a firm step to set out a direction for the year. The Body has stepped up the pace of implementation by simultaneously launching work to develop methodological tools and guidelines while also gathering input on concerns raised by Parties in Dubai. This dual approach aims to progress the work while developing further documents for consideration at COP29 in Baku. "The implementation of a…

28 Feb

Ethiopia needs over $3 Billion to feed its needy people

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsNews, EnvironmentAddisAbaba, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, Humanitarianassistance, IDPs

Ethiopia calls on international humanitarian organizations to provide over $3 billion to address the needs of its people. The government has made a stark announcement, indicating that more than $3 billion is necessary to assist the growing number of individuals facing crises within Ethiopia. In a collaborative effort, the United Nations and the Ethiopian government have released a joint report asserting that $3.4 billion is essential to provide food aid for the increasing population of displaced citizens in Ethiopia, a consequence of various factors including natural disasters, climate change, and conflicts. Mr. Atalele Abuhai, a senior public relations expert at…

23 Feb

African leaders call on global community to honour climate change commitments

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsEnvironment, NewsAddisAbaba, Africa, Cop28, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, FAO

Africa Union, FAO, Uganda host high-level event on climate finance on the margins of AU Summit. High-level representatives from across Africa have led calls for greater action on the climate crisis for climate-responsive agrifood systems and economic growth on the continent. The call came at a high-level event hosted by the African Union and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization with the Government of Uganda on the eve of the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union. At the event, Climate finance for agriculture and food security: Implementation of the Nairobi Declaration and Outcomes of the UNFCCC…

16 Feb

European Union Law Threatens Five Million Ethiopian Coffee Farmers

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, EnvironmentAddisAbaba, Coffeeexport, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, Ethiopianfarmers, EuropeanUnion, Export

Five million Ethiopian coffee farmers are facing existential threats due to a recent EU law. The European Union passed legislation two weeks ago aimed at barring the entry and sale of products deemed environmentally harmful within its member countries. The law, crafted to combat global warming and prevent deforestation, targets products linked to forest depletion, thereby promoting environmental preservation efforts. Of particular concern is the impact of this law on Ethiopia, a major exporter of forest coffee to European and global markets. The Ethiopian Coffee Association has voiced apprehension, warning that failure to accommodate Ethiopia's unique circumstances under the new…

14 Feb

NABU, a Century-Old German Environmental Protection Institute, Opens African Office in Addis Ababa

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Environment, NewsAddisAbaba, Biodiversity, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, Jorgandreaskruger, NABU, Svanebender

German's century-old environmental protection institute, NABU, has recently inaugurated its African office in Ethiopia, a significant milestone for the renowned German Institute for Nature and Biodiversity Conservation (NABU), which was founded 125 years ago. The decision to establish this office in Addis Ababa reflects NABU's recognition of Ethiopia's exceptional biodiversity and its pivotal role as a gateway to Africa. Jörg Andreas Kruger, the president of NABU, emphasized that Ethiopia stands out as one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, making it an ideal location to foster relationships and expand conservation efforts across the continent. The establishment of the Addis Ababa office…

12 Feb

Twenty Ethiopian opal miners trapped underground in Delanta, Amhara

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Environment, Health, NewsAddisAbaba, Delanta, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, Opal

Twenty Ethiopian opal miners are trapped underground in Delanta, sparking a desperate rescue effort in the South Wolo Delanta area of the Amhara region. The incident occurred in the Alehuat area of South Wolo Zone's Delanta District 018 Kebele, where a group of young miners found themselves trapped beneath the earth while extracting opal. According to Mr. Eyasu Yohanes, the head of the communication department of the zone government, the trapped miners, comprised of 20 youths organized into an association for opal extraction, had their exit blocked by rocks during their nighttime excavation. The local community has since rallied together,…

09 Feb

Ethiopia’s Iconic Black Lions Face Extinction Threat

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Environment, NewsAddisAbaba, Blacklion, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, Wildanimals

The Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority has sounded the alarm on the endangered status of the Ethiopian black gopher lion, attributing its decline to various factors. According to Daniel Paulus, a senior expert in the authority's wildlife trafficking control, illegal settlements, deforestation, farming, and grazing are chief among the reasons contributing to the destruction of the lions' natural habitat. Consequently, the disruption in the food chain poses a significant threat to these majestic animals, leaving them vulnerable to illegal hunting. Notably, the black gopher lion, a distinct species found in the Horn of Africa, faces heightened risk due to smuggling routes…

08 Feb

Sudan Defaults on $70 Million Electricity Payment to Ethiopia

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Environment, NewsAddisAbaba, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, Export, Sudan

As part of its energy procurement strategy, Sudan has been purchasing electricity from Ethiopia for several years. However, the East African nation has fallen behind in clearing its outstanding debt, resulting in a substantial shortfall in payment. This failure to settle its dues has prompted Ethiopia to reduce the electricity supplied to Sudan by 50 percent. The situation is exacerbated by Sudan's ongoing civil war, which has displaced over 8 million citizens. Consequently, neighboring countries like Ethiopia, Egypt, and Chad have absorbed a significant portion of Sudanese refugees. Over the past six months, Ethiopia anticipated earning $66 million from the…

07 Feb

Britain Grants $125 Million for Emergency Food Aid in Ethiopia

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsEnvironment, NewsAddisAbaba, Britain, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, humanrights, UK

The British Director of African Development visited Ethiopia for two days, expressing his support following the visit. The minister stated afterward that the number of Ethiopians facing serious food security issues would reach 10.8 million in the coming months. The $125 million grant aims to provide life-saving assistance to three million people. Urgent support will be extended to 75 health institutions to mitigate deaths caused by malnutrition and other essential resource shortages. The European Union provided 2.8 billion Birr in support to citizens displaced by drought and conflicts in Ethiopia one month ago. In Ethiopia, the number of citizens requiring…

29 Jan

Ethiopia to Ban Entry of Fuel-Powered Vehicles

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Environment, News, TechnologyAddisAbaba, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, EV, Fuel, Vehicles

The Minister of Transport and Logistics has submitted his six-month report to the House of Representatives, outlining plans to fully implement a ban on the entry of fuel-powered vehicles into the country. Minister Alemu Sime stated that the ban on importing fuel-powered vehicles for personal or other purposes will be strictly enforced. This decision is viewed as a strategic response to concerns about climate change and the escalating costs associated with traditional fuel consumption. Rising fuel prices have prompted policymakers to reevaluate the nation's dependence on conventional vehicles and seek ways to reduce carbon emissions. The ban aims to mitigate…