National Park Offers Helping Hand As Drought Takes Hold In North Gondar
Simien Mountains National Park administrators are providing grass to local farmers in North Gondar to support livestock during a severe drought. The initiative aims to mitigate the impact of low rainfall that has affected over 115,000 households and caused significant agricultural and livestock losses.
Why it matters
This highlights the critical role of protected natural areas in providing ecosystem services and emergency support to surrounding communities during climate-induced crises.
At least 8,200 hectares of farmland, 115,000 households affected by low rainfall
Administrators of Simien Mountains National Park and North Gondar Zone are preparing a response to a devastating drought affecting communities and livestock in the vicinity of one of Ethiopia’s most iconic tourist destinations.
Officials in North Gondar say the drought, which has been in the making for the past year, is affecting 115,000 households spread across several woredas, most of whom rely on agriculture. More than 8,200 hectares of farmland has dried up, leaving thousands of people hungry and at risk for malnutrition, while at least 7,300 head of livestock have perished for a lack of water and fodder.
The zonal livestock and agriculture bureaus have requested formal assistance from the administrators of Simien Mountains National Park, the largest of its kind in Ethiopia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978.
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