Ethiopia is making significant strides in promoting climate resilience and sustainable development. The country is focusing on renewable energy, water conservation, and green infrastructure. Fitsum Assefa Adela, the Ethiopian Minister of Planning and Development, shared these insights.
Ethiopia generates nearly all of its electricity from renewable sources, with hydroelectric power being the country's primary source. Adela emphasized the government's initiatives to achieve universal electrification.
These projects focus on bringing electricity to rural areas. They utilize solar and wind power, as well as solar-powered irrigation systems. Ethiopia has also made progress in water conservation efforts.
The country has implemented projects to protect major river basins, including the Nile. Additionally, Ethiopia is working on developing carbon trading frameworks. The Green Legacy Initiative is helping the country access global markets.
Ethiopia generates nearly all of its electricity from renewable sources, with hydroelectric power being the country's primary source. Adela emphasized the government's initiatives to achieve universal electrification.
These projects focus on bringing electricity to rural areas. They utilize solar and wind power, as well as solar-powered irrigation systems. Ethiopia has also made progress in water conservation efforts.
The country has implemented projects to protect major river basins, including the Nile. Additionally, Ethiopia is working on developing carbon trading frameworks. The Green Legacy Initiative is helping the country access global markets.
