In an effort to combat and mitigate the challenges posed by climate change, over 1 300 women in Ethiopia were trained in entrepreneurship, leadership and environmental protection and management. This was undertaken in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs of Ethiopia. Relatedly, the Government of Ethiopia allocated about 60 hectares of land for afforestation, and subsequently, about 290 000 seedlings were planted.
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Key Results
Ethiopia is among five countries that received training on the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions signed by countries at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC). Ethiopia was also supported in the development of a concept note and proposals for international climate financing
Over 1 300 women in Ethiopia were trained in entrepreneurship, leadership and environmental protection and management skills in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs of Ethiopia. Relatedly, the Government of Ethiopia allocated about 60 hectares of land for afforestation, and subsequently, about 290 000 seedlings were planted. Also research on the most appropriate agricultural “best practices” towards adaptation to climate change was conducted in six countries, including Ethiopia
