[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 […]

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 […]

[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 […]

[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 […]

[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 […]

[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″]   Aimed at raising awareness on the biodiversity and tourism potential of Arsi Mountains National Park, a stakeholder consultative workshop brought together 37 participants from various organizations. Held at Elily Hotel, Addis Ababa, on 30th September 2016, the […]

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] MetaMeta and Centre for Environment (CEC) India’s delegates began a joint experiment for climate-smart irrigation in Gambella Region. In a training that took place from 10-13 October 2016  in Gambella Ecohub, the delegates trained a team of the Horn of Africa Climate Change Programme (HoA-CCP) of HoA-REC&N  on how to use a Waterpad […]

[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″] At a workshop aimed at refining youth inputs to the international climate negotiations, a group of young students and alumni of Addis Ababa University met under the theme: “Youth Contribution for Paris Agreement Implementation.”  The workshop was held […]

Prof. Ensermu Kelbessa, a renowned Botanist from Addis Ababa University, passed away on 14th August 2016 after suffering from a stroke. During his professional life time, he served in different positions and received numerous and recognitions and awards for his contributions in the field of Botany in Ethiopia. He travelled extensively in Ethiopia and around […]