Environment Archives - Ethio Negari

21 Aug

Ethiopia Bans Diplomatic Missions from Importing Fuel-Powered Vehicles

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The Ethiopian government has announced a ban on the importation of fuel-powered vehicles by all diplomatic missions within the country, urging them instead to import electric vehicles as part of the nation's broader commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources. In an official letter addressed to diplomatic and consular missions, as well as regional and international organizations based in Addis Ababa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that this policy aligns with Ethiopia's determination to combat climate change by reducing its carbon footprint. The Ministry called on all entities with diplomatic privileges to adhere to…

27 Feb

Teddy Afro donates 1 million birr to Borena Drought affected areas

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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…

24 Feb

Coca-Cola announces 10 million birr subsidy for plastic bottle recyclers

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Coca-Cola announces 10 million birr subsidy for plastic bottle recycling association Coca-Cola Beverages Africa-Ethiopia announced a 10 million birr subsidy program aimed at increasing the collection capacity of plastic bottle collecting associations in Addis Ababa. The subsidy program, which will be implemented in two phases for one year, will benefit 30 associations that collect used plastics in Addis Ababa city, and the organization will provide support of 10 million birr. The subsidy will be given to the associations based on their performance, and CCBA-Ethiopia will provide a subsidy of 1,000 birr for every 1,000 kilograms of plastic collected. The company…

20 Feb

African CSOs call on the African Union to rise to the urgency of the climate crisis

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African CSOs call on the African Union to rise to the urgency of the climate crisis in Africa. Addis Ababa, Ethio Negari, 19 February, 2023: - As the 36th AU Heads of States and Governments Summit kicks off from February 18-19, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African Civil Society Organizations coalesced under the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance call on the African Union to rise to the urgency of the climate crisis in Africa. Dr. Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) said that voices of communities must be heard and that the summit needs to…

18 Feb

PACJA warned that Africa keeps suffering from Climate Change

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By Samuel Abate The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance warned that Africa keeps suffering from climate change The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) held its annual conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia attended by representatives of 51 member countries and other stakeholders. According to Mithika Mwenda, the founder and executive director of the Alliance, Africa is paying more and more for greenhouse gas emissions from industrialized countries. The director also pointed out that although conferences are held every year to advise on climate change, developed countries have not set up a compensation system for Africa's damage. At the 2022 COP27 climate…

02 Feb

Ethiopian Climate change Stakeholders suggest keeping records of the losses

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By Samuel Abate Addis Ababa, Ethio Negari, February 2, 2023 Ethiopian Climate change Stakeholders suggests to keep records of the losses and damage that have been occurred so far and Build their capacity in order to access from Climate finance. This is said in a half day workshop organised by Consortium for climate change Ethiopia (CCC-E) , in the presence of government representative, CSO leaders , Climate researchers and stakeholders in Addis Ababa. During the workshop, Participant reflect on “Debriefing on key Outcomes of UNFCC COP 27 after power point presentations by chief climate negotiator and experts who attended COP…

27 Nov

Ethiopia needs 157 Billion USD in order to curb carbon emissions.

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Ethiopia needs 157 Billion USD in order to curb carbon emissions in the long run," Planning Ministry reveals. Ehhiopia declared the amount for development partners and conference of parties on the side meeting in Cop27, which held in Sharm Al Sheikh, Egypt from November 6 - 21,2022. According to the strategy, Ethiopia plans to Open up Businesses that contributes 85.3% green job opportunities within the coming Three decades. Ethiopia explained it's strategy on how to curb carbon emissions in detail, according to Abas Mohammed, economic analyst & Policy head at the Ministry of plan and development who explained the strategy.…