The Green Legacy initiative in Ethiopia aims to promote a healthy environment by restoring ecosystems, mitigating climate change, and fostering environmental awareness. It involves tree planting, carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, soil conservation, community engagement, and climate education. A mixed research method found positive effects on the environment, and researchers recommend policymakers and the government consider the six parameters of the initiative for evidence-based decision-making for sustainable environmental management in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is home to some of the world's most biodiversity ecosystems, but its environment is also under threat from climate change, deforestation, and other human activities. To protect its unique biodiversity and ensure a healthy environment for its people, Ethiopia must take bold steps to create a green legacy. This includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, investing in renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower, implementing energy efficiency initiatives, investing in conservation and sustainable land management, and investing in environmental education and awareness. By investing in renewable energy, conservation, and environmental education, Ethiopia can reduce emissions, protect its biodiversity, and create a healthier environment for its people. This green legacy will ensure that Ethiopia's unique ecosystems are preserved and that citizens can enjoy a healthy environment for generations to come.
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Bekele, Z. T., Hailu, L. (2025). The Impacts of Ethiopia's Green Legacy on Soil Conservation and on Climate Change: A Review. Applied Engineering, 9(1), 45-49. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ae.20250901.14
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Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Jimma Agricultural Research Center, Water and Irrigation Engineering Research Department, Jimma, Ethiopia
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