Afroalpine and subafroalpine, montane dry forest and scrub, montane moist forest, acaciacomiphora woodland, combretumterminalia woodland, lowland humid forest, aquatic, wetland, montane grassland, and desert and. In case of soil and water tsegamariam dula and tadele alemayhu department of agricultural economics, ethiopia introduction a natural resource is a material that comes from the earth and in its raw or natural state is of value for one reason or. Traditional approaches in conservation have evolved. Strategic planning for ethiopian wolf conservation the strategic planning for ethiopian wolf conservation meeting held in lalibela, on 2224 february 2011, was jointly convened by the ethiopian wildlife conservation authority, the iucnssc canid specialist group, and the. The conservation strategy of ethiopia cse was launched in 1989. This document is the product of the support of fao to ethiopia. Assessment of gullele botanic gardens conservation strategy in addis ababa, ethiopia research from the peace corps masters international progam monitoring of current and future conditions is critical for a conservation area to quantify results and remain competitive against alternative land uses. Our unique capacity building program draws on multiple economic disciplines to give conservation professionals knowledge and skills that are key for success in protecting the environment.
This report evaluates the state of the natural resources, the environment and the development in ethiopia, and examines the interconnected causes and effects of the existing situation. To overcome these problems, efforts have been made to launch afforestation and conservation. The strategy is also meant to identify ways and means for appropriate conservation measures and to define priorities for conservation measures in view of the limited resources of the country. Ethiopia food and agriculture organization of the united nations. Csf course graduates and others work sidebyside with us, gaining skills, confidence and the ability to do conservation economics work on their own in the future. Democratic republic of ethiopia was approved by the council of ministers in april, 1997. These include the environmental policy, the conservation strategy, the national biodiversity strategy and action plan, the wildlife policy and strategy, the forest policy and strategy and the tourism development policy. Cse conservation strategy of ethiopia cse iii conservation strategy of ethiopia, phase iii project cta chief technical advisor earo eastern africa regional office, iucn eg ethiopian government eia environmental impact assessment eis environmental information system epa environmental protection authority. As a party to the convention and in fulfillment of its obligation, ethiopia has prepared its nbsap document. Secretariat for the conservation strategy of ethiopia.
It was based on the policy and strategy findings and recommendations contained in volume ii of the conservation strategy for ethiopia. Pdf challenges to national park conservation and management. This strategy focuses on the conservation of diversity at ecosystem, species and genetic level. An assessment of ecotourism as an effective tool for. Background of the strategy historically, a number of factors have affected the development and management of water sector in ethiopia.
The worlds conservation strategy volume 7 issue 4 lee m. This document defines the current status of, pressures on, options for, and priority action to ensure the conservation, sustainable use, and equitable share of. Vol 1 cons strategy of ethiopia phase 3 final eval report. It seeks to integrate into a coherent whole existing and future federal and regional government planning in all sectors that impinge on the environment, including agriculture, forestry, wildlife, fisheries, soils, water, minerals, energy, urban planning and. This national action plan for the conservation of cheetahs and wild dogs in ethiopia was developed as part of a rangewide conservation planning process for these two species.
Conservation and improvement strategy for fogera cattle. Some of them have explicitly stated the issue of wetland management and some others mentioned in implicit forms. Finally, i request all stakeholders to positively contribute towards successful implementation of this national strategy and plan of action. A strategy for physical recovery badege bishaw oregon state university, usa abstract deforestation, accelerated soil erosion, and land degradation are serious problems in ethiopia. Wildlife policies in ethiopia wildlife law africa didi. Its mandate was expanded to include dealing with the countrys rapid progress in creating new protected regions like transfrontier conservation areas, biosphere reserves, world heritage sites, national parks and bioregional plans to address gaps in the system.
Ethiopias revised national biodiversity strategy and action plan 20152020. Proceedings of the 2007 george wright society conference, 287292. Historical tourism development in ethiopia many developing countries incorporated tourism as one of the main components of their economic development and foreign exchange earners. Sustainable development and poverty reduction program federal democratic republic of ethiopia fdre. Deforestation and land degradation on the ethiopian highlands. What, then, does it mean to conserve and display an archaeological site, especially when what is seen was never.
Just as importantly, these studies are learning opportunities for our partners. Natural resource use, misuse, strategy, policy to regeneration and conservation in ethiopia. Conservation strategy of ethiopia phase iii project 19962001 final evaluation report volume one by adrian wood and kifle lemma with alemayehu konde october 2001. The environmental policy is predicated on a growing concern for. Recognising the serious conservation issues facing cheetahs and wild dogs, in 2006 the cat and canid specialist groups of the. Ethiopian wildlife conservation authority policy and strategy. History of land conservation efforts in ethiopia massive land rehabilitation and conservation effort have been implemented since mid. Strong traditions have long contributed to ethiopias.
National biodiversity strategy and action plan nbsap by each signatory country. The article shows results of an international and interdisciplinary project with the title rainfall and its erosivity in ethiopia. It will also address pastoralism, as a potentially sustainable form of land use and conservation in harsh and arid climates and contributing its immense share to the national socioeconomy and political arena. Environmental policy of ethiopia, agriculture and natural resources development strategies, the conservation strategy of ethiopia, the policy on biodiversity, land administration, etc. Convention on biological diversity cbd ethiopias 4th. The federal government in ethiopia has adopted several policies and strategies for biodiversity conservation. Feleke woldeyes phd deputy director general ethiopian biodiversity institute. The paper is initiated to design appropriate conservation strategies and breeding scheme for fogera cattle breed that will be used as a guide for other ethiopian indigenous cattle breed. Ecotourism is one of the fastest growing tourism industries and combines sustainable natural resource management and conservation with economic development in local communities. Two types of data, onfarm and onstation, were used. Gross income is more than 20% of the total value of merchandise exports are the most important export of goods and services. Conservation paradigms, practices and policies have been variably successful. Its aim was, as its name suggests, to study the natural resources. National policy on natural resources and the environment english abstract.
Ethiopia is endowed with diverse ecosystems in which diverse flora and fauna as well as microbial resources are found. Strategic planning for ethiopian wolf conservation ix foreword the strategic plan for ethiopian wolf conservation represents the latest stage in the conservation of africas rarest canid, the ky kebero or ethiopian wolf canis simensis, an ethiopian highlands flagship species. In order to develop such resource only need to design a development strategy and invest on such subsectors. The project will support the implementation of ethiopias climateresilient green economy strategy, tie climate and biodiversity conservation to regional development, and help the local population to independently ensure the longterm conservation of nature and natural resources. Cse conservation strategy of ethiopia csrp civil service reform program csw commercial sex workers. Sustainable development and poverty reduction program.
Cse conservation strategy of ethiopia dap diammoniumphosphate doitar development oriented interdisciplinary thematic action research earo ethiopian agricultural research organisation now eiar eca ethiopian customs authority ehnri ethiopian health and nutrition research institute eia environmental impact assessment. Publication date 2011 title variation ethiopian wildlife conservation authority policy and strategy, proclamation and regulation. Conservation ibc of ethiopia was selected as the lead agency in collaboration with the. The conservation strategy of ethiopia project semantic scholar. Ethiopia as energy mix and for rural industrial development program. Ethiopian national strategy and plan of action for. Soil and water conservation in ethiopia springerlink.
Laws will be modified or enacted to support the process of conservation without hindering development. Aia site preservation program heritage, conservation, and archaeology added, what is modifiedis the concrete expression of a critical judgment thus formed in the course of this process. Ethiopia is rich in faunal, floral and microbial diversity. National policy on natural resources and the environment english. The article contains information about the traditional soil conservation practices, the reasons for intervention with traditional soil conservation technologies, the historical background of instutionalized soil conservation activities, the institutional. Institutional framework and operational arrangements for the national policy on natural resources and the. Conservation strategy funds applied research delivers objective, clear information for conservation decisionmakers. Adams introduction this paper emerges from a brief desk study prior to a threemonth assignment in ethiopia in order to appraise a rural development programme with a large soil conservation and social forestry component. The conservation strategy of ethiopia will be implemented by the government of ethiopia through a coordinated investment programme.
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