Climatechange Archives - Ethio Negari

22 Apr

ILO Reveals 70% of Global Workers at Risk from Climate Change

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Environment, NewsAddisAbaba, Climatechange, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, ILO

The health consequences of climate change can include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney disfunction and mental health conditions. A “staggering” number of workers, amounting to more than 70 per cent of the global workforce, are likely to be exposed to climate-change-related health hazards, and existing occupational safety and health (OSH) protections are struggling to keep up with the resulting risks, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report, Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate, says that climate change is already having a serious impact on the safety and health of workers in…

22 Apr

Climate Change: Over 250,000 Annual Deaths Projected in Africa

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsEnvironment, NewsADDIS ABABA, AddisAbaba, AMREF, Climatechange, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, PACJA

Recent projections suggest that over 250,000 lives could be lost annually in Africa due to the escalating effects of climate change. The urgency of this crisis was underscored at a recent forum convened in Addis Ababa by the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, in collaboration with esteemed organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the African Health and Research Foundation (AMREF), and the Ministry of Health Ethiopia. The forum brought together a diverse array of stakeholders, including climate change experts, health professionals, policymakers, and institutional leaders, to address the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change. Dr. Mithika Mwenda, the Executive…

06 Mar

Japan Supports IOM’s Flood Response in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsEnvironment, NewsAddisAbaba, Climatechange, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, IOMEthiopia, Kenya, Somalia

In line with International Organization for Migration (IOM) Global Appeal 2024, IOM welcomes the Government of Japan support towards the flood response in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia that saw more than 1 million people displaced and 5 million affected. According to the Kenya Red Cross, El Niño floods have displaced more than 300,000 people resulting in over 181 deaths. More than 17,000 livestock deaths have been reported in different parts of the country since floods began in November 2023. In addition, over 1,300 businesses and over 25,000 acres of farmland destroyed. Out of Kenya’s 47 counties, 38 were affected, with the highest…

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…

04 Dec

Global security depends on ambitious climate action

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsOpinionsAddisAbaba, Climatechange, COP28UAE, Dubai, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, EUinethiopia, EuropeanUnion, Josephborell

By Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission “Present trends are racing our planet down a dead-end 3°C temperature rise”, explained UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently. If we do not act decisively, climate change will pose an existential threat for humanity in coming decades. It is already a major risk multiplier for conflict and instability. Since 2008, floods and heatwaves have led to the forcible displacement of more than 20 million people every year according to UNHCR. According to the World Bank, by 2050, more than one billion…

20 Nov

Ethiopia to ban old vehicles to protect pollution

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Environment, Health, NewsAddisAbaba, Climatechange, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, pollution

Addis Ababa Environment Protection Authority has announced that drivers with cars that emit high levels of smoke should prepare solutions in advance. Devices for measuring the smoke emitted by vehicles and quality assurance or standards are being prepared. According to Addis Ababa Environmental Protection Authority General Manager, Dida Driba, a car smoke standard is being prepared, and the smoke emitted by each car will be measured. He said that if the car emits more than the set limit, it will not be out of service. The authority said that vehicles that emit high levels of smoke are usually used for…

06 Oct

Why African Youth Are Key To Transformative Climate Action

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsOpinionsAfrica, Brendamwale, Climatechange, EthioNegari, Ethiopianews

For many years, Africa has been a part player in climate conversations on the global stage despite the increasingly adverse effects of climate change on its natural ecosystems. Going forward, this needs to change. As the continent initiates deliberate measures to cement its status as a leader in transformative climate action, its young population will be a key part of the equation. Today, people aged 35 or younger are more than 75% of the total population in Sub-Saharan Africa. Moreover, the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) estimates that young Africans are expected to account for 42% of the total world youth…

04 Sep

First African Climate Summit kicks off in Nairobi, Kenya

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Environment, News, PoliticsACS2023, AddisAbaba, Africanclimatechangesummit, Climatechange, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nairobi

A climate conference has begun in Nairobi to discuss the future of the African continent, which has been plagued by drought and barrenness. The conference, which is hosted by Kenya, to be held for three days from today. More than 20 African leaders, ministers, delegates and climate change advocates from many countries will participate in the conference. Countries like Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya have experienced the worst drought in 40 years. As a result, a food security crisis has occurred in the Horn of Africa and other African countries, about 10 million animals died. According to the African Development Bank,…

21 Mar

Ethiopia lost its environmental protection researcher

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsEnvironment, Health, NewsAddisAbaba, Climatechange, Environmentreasearcher, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Teweldeberhan

Ethiopia lost its environmental protection researcher The famous environmental scientist Dr. Tewolde Berhan Gebreegzabher died at the age of 83. Dr. Tewoldeberhan was born in a "Adi-Slam" near Adwa city in Tigray region, northern Ethiopia. Dr. Tewolde, who has a prominent researcher in the field of environmental protection, received the "Right Livelihood Award" in 2000 for his research in the field and his efforts to create greater awareness of the issue. In addition, in 2006, the United Nations received the "Champions of the Earth award", which is given to people who have made significant contributions to environmental protection. Addis Ababa…

27 Feb

Teddy Afro donates 1 million birr to Borena Drought affected areas

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsArt, Business, Environment, News, PoliticsAddisAbaba, Adwavictory, Climatechange, Donation, drought, Environment, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Rainfall

Teddy Afro donates 1 million birr to Borena Drought affected areas Prominent Ethiopian musician Theodore Kasahun / Teddy Afro / has donated 1,000,000.00 (one million) birr to be used for urgent support to the people of Borena for the commemoration of this year's Adwa victory. More than 800,000 people were affected by the drought in the Borena zone of Oromia region and more than 3 million domestic animals died. Vocalist Theodore Kasahun Teddy Afro has donated 1 million birr to the people of Borena who need urgent help due to drought in commemoration of this year's Adwa victory. The administration…