Farm Africa and Sida launch new Nature-Based Solutions programme in Ethiopia

Published Jun 6, 2023

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Farm Africa and the Swedish Embassy in Ethiopia have signed a $11.5 million grant agreement for a new programme, Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable and Inclusive Development. The four-year programme aims to sustainably manage forests, conserve biodiversity, build communities’ resilience to climate change and develop sustainable livelihoods across three eco-regional clusters in Ethiopia. The programme will benefit over 87,000 Ethiopian households and will also benefit neighbouring countries by enhancing ecosystem services. Farm Africa has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture to establish collaboration and partnership in natural resources, forest management and biodiversity.

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In a significant move towards advancing sustainable development and biodiversity in Ethiopia, Farm Africa and the Swedish Embassy in Ethiopia signed a $11.5 million grant agreement on 2 June 2023 for a new programme, Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable and Inclusive Development. The four-year programme aims to sustainably manage forests, conserve biodiversity, build communities’ resilience to climate change and develop sustainable livelihoods through holistic nature-based solutions across three eco-regional clusters: Wabi-Shebele and Gelale-Dawa, Omo-Gibe and Baro-Akobo, and Rift Valley and Awash basins. The programme will be delivered by a consortium of nine partner organisations: Farm Africa (lead), SOS Sahel Ethiopia (SOS-E), Movement for Ecological Learning and Community Action (MELCA), Sustainable Environment and Development Action (SEDA), ORDA Ethiopia, Population Health & Environment - Ethiopia Consortium (PHE-EC), Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Associations ...

Source: Farm Africa Limited