Review article conservation of biodiversity with particular. Factors influencing the adoption of soil and water. Ethiopian wildlife conservation authority policy and strategy. Ibcr broadening its mandate and duties to implement ethiopia s obligation to the convention of biological diversity cbd. Harmonising biodiversity conservation and food security in. The planning and management of urban forest has become increasingly important as a focus of urban environmental management. Oct 26, 2015 by kumara wakjira, ethiopia, elp 2015 written on october 26, 2015. Institute of biodiversity conservation ibc addis ababa institute of biodiversity conservation. Convention on biological diversity cbd ethiopia s 4th country report institute of biodiversity conservation addis ababa, ethiopia november 2009. Promoting the conservation and use of underutilized and. Afroalpine and subafroalpine, montane dry forest and scrub, montane moist forest, acaciacomiphora woodland, combretumterminalia woodland, lowland humid forest, aquatic, wetland, montane grassland, and desert and. Biodiversity narratives and their implications for. Pdf ethiopia is rich in faunal, floral and microbial diversity. The history of modern wildlife conservation in ethiopia.
Download brochure in pdf most visited resources on our website are the following. Important biological causes for the loss of biological. Hence, because of its vital importance in the socio economic well being of the ethiopia people, the conservation, proper management and the use of biodiversity need to be supported by policy, legislation and national capacity building. Assessing the biodiversity support potential of forest patches for conservation planning by jesse emerson leddick dr. Abyssinian hard wheat, poulard wheat, emmer, polish. The study focused on plants that are important in their lives, including those that grow in natural habitats and those maintained in fields and cultivated home gardens. It also enables the development of a national biodiversity framework, which will provide for an integrated, coordinated and uniform approach to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in south africa. Interviews were conducted along with informal discussions with the purpose of collecting. Institutionalising biodiversity conservation the case of. Simien mountains national park is one of africas most unique protected areas and is a refuge to 21 wildlife species that are considered threatened or endangered. Here we explore the poverty reduction imperative that dominates the current agendas of most international development agencies, question the absence of biodiversity conservation from this agenda, and debate the role of the united nations millennium. Ethnobotany of berta and gumuz people in western ethiopia. Accordingly, a plant genetic resources center, ethiopia pgrce was initially established in may 1976 through a bilateral technical cooperation agreement between the governments of ethiopia and germany.
Pdf biodiversity status in ethiopia and challenges researchgate. Environmental policy of ethiopia, agriculture and natural resources development strategies, the conservation strategy of ethiopia, the policy on biodiversity, land administration, etc. A plant genetic resources center, ethiopia pgrce was initially established in may 1976 through a bilateral technical cooperation agreement between the governments of ethiopia. Biodiversity of ethiopia biological resources are fundamental to human well being. In addition to seed storage, the institute will make a major effort to increase in situ conserva tion areas. Dean urban, advisor december 2008 masters project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the master of environmental management and master of forestry degrees. Data were analyzed using preference ranking, direct matrix ranking, and descriptive. Book chepter biodiversity status in ethiopia and challenges. The institute of biodiversity conservation ibc, currently known as the ethiopian biodiversity institute ebi would like to thank all stakeholders, experts and individuals participated in the consultation and development of this document in to its final form. Ethiopia, like most countries in the sahelian region, is affected. I am immensely grateful to jean fanfan, marielena gutti and valerie hickey, who carried out the research and analysis of the bank portfolio, and. Ethiopian wildlife conservation authority, addis ababa. In 1998, the institute of biodiversity conservation and research ibcr replaced the former pgrce broadening its mandate and duties.
Our solutions to protecting ethiopias unique biodiversity. Conservation ibc of ethiopia was selected as the lead agency in collaboration with the. Promoting the conservation and use of underutilized and neglected crops. Although there is ample theoretical evidence of the economic and social causes of biodiversity loss, empirical evidence for most of these relationships is fragmented, meager or nonexistent.
Downloadopen national biodiversity policy of ethiopia. Some of them have explicitly stated the issue of wetland management and some others mentioned in implicit forms. Ethiopia is one of the worlds rich biodiversity countries and it deserves attention regionally and globally. Click download or read online button to the economics of biodiversity conservation in ethiopia book pdf for free now. Briefing guidelines, biodiversity, conservation policy pointers governments must address local peoples rights to common land, including adhering to standards for free, prior and informed consent, whether approving commercial land investments or extending protected area systems. The ethiopian biodiversity institute said that the unavailability of sufficient gene banks and lack of technological support are among the challenges to collect and conserve microbes and animal. On 12 and 18 june 2014, project workshops entitled biodiversity and development different biodiversity narratives and their implications for international cooperation took place in addis ababa ethiopia and quito ecuador.
Institute of biodiversity conservation conservation. Conservation of biodiversity is integral to the biological and cultural inheritance of many people and the. The economics of biodiversity conservation in ethiopia download the economics of biodiversity conservation in ethiopia ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Climate change poses unknown fear and challenge to biodiversity conservation in the 21st century. Institutional frameworks ethiopian biodiversity institute ebi is mandated for the conservation and sustainable utilization of biodiversity, and ensuring fair and equitable sharing of benefits accrued from the use of biological resources of ethiopia. Ethiopian biodiversity institute ebi is mandated for the conservation and sustainable utilization of biodiversity, and ensuring fair and equitable sharing of benefits accrued from the use of biological resources of ethiopia. Institute of biodiversity conservation ibc ethiopian biodiversity. In 1998, it was reestablished as the institute of biodiversity conservation and research. Biodiversity and ecosystems ethiopian academy of sciences. Feb 23, 2016 participants at the seminar celebrating biodiversity in ethiopia. Agrobiodiversity in community seed bank and seed producing farmers.
Soil and water conservation in ethiopia springerlink. Gap analysis of the protected areas system of ethiopia daan vreugdenhil astrid m. As a party to the convention and in fulfillment of its obligation, ethiopia has prepared its nbsap document. The institute of biodiversity conservation and research hereinafter the. Finally, in 20 the institute has the current structure and renamed as ethiopian biodiversity institute ebi. This is one of seven bsp case studies undertaken as research for bsps armed conflict and the environment ace project. Ethiopian wildlife conservation authority home facebook.
The beginning of the modern wildlife conservation movement in ethiopia back in the 1960s laid down a foundation for the birth of modern concepts of nature and natural resource conservation, including the thought of cultural conservation in the country. Structure and natural regeneration status of woody plants. Biodiversity policy of ethiopia cbd clearing house. Metu district abstract land degradation is one of the major challenges in agricultural production in many parts of the world, especially in developing nations like ethiopia.
As a consequence, many species of living organisms are classi ed as threatened today and this has become a central concern for conservation. Ethiopian biodiversity institute addis ababa, ethiopia. In the garden data collection 75 homegardens were randomly selected. Assessment of plant species diversity, relative abundances. It was prepared by claudia sobrevila, senior biodiversity specialist in the environment department of the world bank. Ethiopian wildlife conservation authority policy and. Ethnobotanical data were collected using homegarden observation, semistructured interviews and market survey. Biodiversity conservation is an essential component of achieving sustainable, resilient development as well as a global public good. Genene tefera belihu, ethiopian biodiversity institute mainstreaming biodiversity in ethiopia 1.
In 2004, the institute of biodiversity conservation ibc. The objectives of this study were to analyze the landuseland cover and to map functional zones of the urban forest in the upper catchment area of addis ababa. The role of indigenous peoples in biodiversity conservation. Country profile ethiopia is located between 33 and 48 east longitudes and 3 and 15 north latitudes.
Farmers perception on the role of vetiver grass in soil and water cons ervation in south western ethiopia. Ethiopia lost over 2 million ha of its forests with an average annual loss of 140,000 ha. Assessment of plant species diversity, relative abundances and distribution in haramaya university, ethiopia eba muluneh sorecha and lenjisa deriba accepted 19 may, 2017 school of natural resources management and environmental sciences, haramaya university, p. International journal of biodiversity and conservation. Thesis paper on farmers perception on the role of vg for swc. Download pdf the economics of biodiversity conservation. Iucn international union for conservation of nature. It has a very diverse set of ecosystems ranging from humid forest and extensive wetlands to the desert of the afar depression.
The other six case studies can be viewed on bsps web site, at. A plant genetic resources center, ethiopia pgrce was initially established in may 1976 through a bilateral technical. Planning for the conservation and sustainable use of urban. Ethiopianbiodiversityinstitute ethiopian legal brief. Biodiversity of ethiopia ethiopian biodiversity institute. Conserving biodiversity has economic, social, and cultural values. Potential of agroforestry in biodiversity conservation. The article shows results of an international and interdisciplinary project with the title rainfall and its erosivity in ethiopia. National biodiversity strategy and action plan nbsap by each signatory country. Ibcr institute of biodiversity conservation and research.
Conservation and sustainable use of the last wild coffee forests of ethiopia a project to preserve biodiversity under climate change ethiopia is a globally significant biodiversity hotspot and is considered to be one of the worlds most speciesrich countries. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. Whereas, its varied geographic and climatic conditions has endowed ethiopia with a wide range of biodiversity and it is one of the few regions of the world having biological potential. Biocultural diversity crafts cultural value systems cultural identity biodiversity conservation. Sue edwards, director, institute for sustainable development, ethiopia. Program ethiopia and institute of biodiversity conservation and research institute. International center of agricultural research in the dry areas. Vreugdenhil tamirat tilahun anteneh shimelis zelealem tefera with contributions from leo nagelkerke, kai gedeon, steve spawls, derek yalden, lakew berhanu and ludwig siege addis ababa, april, 2012 elaborated by the world institute for conservation and environment. Ethiopian biodiversity institute ebi home facebook. Cultural diversity in ethiopia and its impact on local economies and biodiversity. Institute of biodiversity conservation conservation ethiopia a plant genetic resources center, ethiopia pgrce was initially established in may 1976 through a bilateral technical cooperation agreement between the governments of ethiopia and germany. Pdf challenges to national park conservation and management. Ibcr broadening its mandate and duties to implement ethiopias obligation to the convention of biological diversity cbd.
Ethiopian biodiversity institute ebi, addis ababa, ethiopia. Ethiopian wildlife conservation authority ewca addis. Abstract this paper studies the use and management of local botanical resources by the berta and gumuz people of western ethiopia. Convention on biological diversity cbd ethiopias 4th country report institute of biodiversity conservation addis ababa, ethiopia november 2009. The guidelines for development agents on soil conservation in ethiopia has been in use for 30 years.
Impacts of conflict on biodiversity and protected areas in ethiopia. Even though, ethiopia is the third country next to tanzania and uganda in terms of land surface of protected area. The role of indigenous people knowledge in the biodiversity conservation in gursumwoerda, easternhararghe ethiopia annals of ecology and environmental science v2 i1 2018 31 anticipation of the rains or to preserve and store. Gemedo dale, director, institute of biodiversity conservation, ethiopia. Factors influencing the adoption of soil and water conservation technologies. Soil and water conservation in ethiopia hurni h, berhe wa, chadhokar p, daniel d, gete z, grunder m, kassaye g. Ethiopia is a member of 20 like minded mega diverse countries pillars of cbd conservation, sustainable utilization and access and benefit sharing human activities, including exotic species, climate change, popn pressure, etc. Rare ethiopian wolves persist high up in a few montane enclaves of afroalpine habitat, where they prey upon the abundant rodent communities and live in large family packs with an intricate social organization. The article contains information about the traditional soil conservation practices, the reasons for intervention with traditional soil conservation technologies, the historical background of instutionalized soil conservation activities, the institutional. This document defines the current status of, pressures on, options for, and priority action to ensure the conservation, sustainable use, and equitable share of. Convention on biological diversity cbd ethiopias 4th. The ecosystem is facing threats associated with destructive and overfishing, shrinking of lake size, water chemistry changes, and poor.
Ethiopia is endowed with diverse ecosystems in which diverse flora and fauna as well as microbial resources are found. Based in san francisco, the institute for biodiversity science and sustainability is home to more than 100 research scientists and nearly 46 million scientific specimens from around the world38,000 of which are alive and on display in the academys steinhart aquarium. In 2004 it was renamed to the institute of biodiversity conservation ibc. Genene tefera belihu, ethiopian biodiversity institute. Ethiopian national parks in brief abijattashalla national park. Norwegian state educational loan fund, nufu project 5303, the institute of biodiversity conservation ethiopia, the research and publications office of addis ababa university and the house of federation of the ethiopian government and ethiojapanse project administered by institute of ethiopian studies of addis ababa university. Ethiopia centre of origin for cultivated crops such as coffee teff enset as recognized and mapped by vavilov and his associates ethiopia. All agroforestry systems may conserve and improve the natural ecosystems, either through outright clearing and replanting with crop and tree species or through variable degrees of domestication of the original landscape and ecosystem.
Data on in situ collections from ethiopian biodiversity institute community. In 2004, the institute of biodiversity conservation ibc was amended. Abstract lake chamo is among diversified, productive, and economically important lakes of ethiopian rift valley. Aug 02, 2011 a proclamation to provide for the establishment of the institute of biodiversity conservation and research. Usaid helps vietnam protect its globally significant biodiversity by safeguarding a future for unique and endangered species that are currently threatened, by land use change, intense poaching and wildlife crime. This study was conducted to assess the role of homegardens for in situ conservation of plant biodiversity in holeta town. Ecosystems of ethiopia ethiopia is endowed with diverse ecosystems in which diverse flora and fauna as well as microbial resources are found. Importance of teaching and practices of ethiopian orthodox. Located in the oromia region 200 kilometers south of addis ababa to the east of the ziway shashamene highway, it contains 887 square kilometers including the rift valley lakes of abijatta and shalla. Abijattashalla national park is one of the national parks of ethiopia. Organized support to insitu conservation in ethiopia started in 1988 following several years of exsitu maintenance of landraces with a farmerbased program implemented by the seeds of survival program ethiopia and institute of biodiversity conservation and research institute. Protecting a world heritage site and critical wildlife sanctuaries. Biodiversity of ethiopia cbd clearing house mechanism of.