Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative Sets Global Example for Inclusive Climate Action: Scientist
A climate scientist has praised Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative as a model for inclusive, multi-sectoral climate action. The program is noted for its ability to coordinate government, research, and private sector efforts to restore ecosystems.
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The initiative provides a scalable framework for other nations to integrate climate resilience into national development strategies.
Login Logout አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative Sets Global Example for Inclusive Climate Action: Scientist 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, July 11, 2026 (ENA) —Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative has emerged as one of the world's inclusive climate resilience programs, uniting government, researchers, businesses and local communities to advance sustainable green development, a leading climate scientist said.
Approached by ENA Dr. John Recha, Climate Smart Agriculture and Policy Scientist at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), said the initiative’s broad, multi-sectoral approach has become one of the key drivers of its success.
“Ethiopia’s climate resilience and green development program is unique because it brings together stakeholders from agriculture, energy, economics, research and the private sector to invest in green projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while delivering long-term social and economic benefits,” Recha said.
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