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February 2, 2017

Stakeholders in Addis Ababa Landscape Meet at HoA-REC&N’s HQs

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] A stakeholder consultation workshop was held at HoA-REC&N’s headquarters in Gullele Botanic Garden on 23 January 2017. The workshop brought together network members and government offices to help align activities for a proposed project in the Addis Ababa city landscape with the appropriate government offices. The proposed project is part of an effort […]

January 31, 2017

Message by the New Interim Executive Director

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] It gives me a great pleasure to be appointed as the Interim Executive Director of the Horn of Africa Regional Environment Centre and Network. I received the letter of my appointment from Pr. Admasu Tsegaye, President of Addis Ababa University, on 20 January 2017. I am humbled by the new responsibility entrusted to […]

January 31, 2017

Introducing HoA-REC&N Interim Executive Director

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] We are happy to introduce Prof. Negussie Retta, the newly appointed Interim Executive Director of HoA-REC&N. Prof. Negussie replaces Dr. Araya Asfaw, who served as Executive Director of HoA-REC&N since it was founded in 2006. Prof. Negussie has a long and distinguished career at Addis Ababa University and has been involved with many […]

January 11, 2017

HoA-REC&N Partners with UNESCO to organize the 3rd QUEST4Africa

HoA-REC&N partnered with UNESCO to organize the 3rd QUEST4Africa event that took place from 13-14 December 2016 at the African Union Commission Headquarters, Addis Ababa. The meeting focused on discussing pledges made and working groups created on biodiversity, climate and water during the first and second sessions of QUEST4Africa in 2015 and 2016, respectively. QUEST4Africa […]

January 11, 2017

HoA-REC&N Enhances its Network Members through a Grant

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] HoA-REC&N signed an agreement with three network members to strengthen networking within the Ethiopian Chapter of the Horn of Africa Regional Network (HoAREN) and to promote sustainable development for improved livelihood of people in the Rift Valley Landscape. The three organizations are: Forum for Environment (FfE), Association for Sustainable Development Alternative (ASDA) and […]

January 11, 2017

Training Strengthens Ethiopian Law Enforcement Actors in Wildlife Protection

Aiming to strengthen law enforcement actors in Ethiopia in the fight against wildlife crimes, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) conducted wildlife judicial and prosecutorial assistance training in Addis Ababa. Taking place from 15 – 18 November 2016, the training brought together 35 law enforcement and wildlife-management officers, prosecutors, and judicial officers associated with […]

January 11, 2017

Young and Seasoned Entrepreneurs Pitched at 3rd ECIC’s Competition

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] The 3rd Annual Pitch Competition organized by the Ethiopian Climate Innovation Centre (ECIC) entertained innovative projects of nine young and seasoned Ethiopian entrepreneurs. Taking place at Desalegn International Hotel on 17 November 2016, the competition saw ideas ranging from using solar energy to run a water pump to recycling car tire tube rubber […]

January 11, 2017

HoA-REC&N Hosts a Meeting on Design Review of Addis Ababa’s Public Park Development

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] HoA-REC&N hosted a design review meeting of Addis Ababa Parks Development Project on 20 December 2016. The meeting aimed at soliciting comments and feedback on a draft public park design programme for Addis Ababa. In collaboration with HoA-REC&N and other stakeholders, Addis Ababa is planning to expand its open green spaces for recreation. […]

January 11, 2017

Message from the Executive Director

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] Climate Change is a matter of Survival After years of struggle and tireless negotiation, the world finally adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which could potentially free the world from poverty and hunger and achieve sustainable development through inclusive growth, social protection and environmental sustainability. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of […]

January 11, 2017

BVO Helps Somali Farmers Conserve Soil for a Better Yield

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] Aiming to control runoff and erosion from cultivation fields, Barwaako Voluntary Organization’s (BVO) and community members in Hargeisa, Hared and Hagal and Haraf of Somaliland/Somalia constructed 25,600 m soil bund in October 2016. BVO, a HoA-REC&N network member organization, also gave training to Somali farmers on soil conservation techniques. Climate change and land […]

January 4, 2017

Integrated Land Use & Development Master Plan (ILDP) for Gambella Peoples’ National Regional State

Integrated Land Use & Development Master Plan (ILDP) for Gambella Peoples’ National Regional State Phase II of IDP and SIDA’s support HoA-REC&N initiated the development of an Integrated Landuse and Development Plan for Gambella Peoples’ National Regional State (GPNRS) in 2013 to contribute to the sustainable development of the region. The goal of developing an […]

December 16, 2016

Addis Ababa Celebrates Membership into 100 Resilient Cities

[cmsmasters_row data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_padding_top=”0″ data_bg_parallax_ratio=”0.5″ data_bg_size=”cover” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_position=”top center” data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_padding_right=”3″ data_padding_left=”3″ data_width=”boxed”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text animation_delay=”0″] The selection of Addis Ababa as one of 100 Resilient Cities was officially inaugurated in an event that took place at HoA-REC&N’s Headquarters. The inauguration took place on 8th December 2016 as part of Resilience Agenda Setting Workshop […]