Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Action Division Manager

Key Functions

• Lead design and implementation of ecosystem restoration and climate action interventions

• Ensure technical quality in nature-based solutions and environmental safeguards

• Strengthen partnerships and support resource mobilization

• Lead monitoring, learning, and reporting for the sub-program

The Environment ,Forestand Climate Change program focuses on enhancing community managed conservation, protection and restoration of natural resources to convey ecological safety and sustainable development of the Amhara region in general and intervention areas in particular.

This Program focuses on:

Carrying out different physical and biological interventions to conserve soil and water resources to improving soil fertility and enhance productivity among others.

Plantation of indigenous and exotic species of tree seedlings to increase forest cover of the region in Ethiopia.

Implementing biodiversity project, which aims at the restoration of the highland fauna and flora species and conservation of the low land areas through promoting Participatory Forest Management (PFM).

Supplying alternative energy technologies in off grid rural areas.

Developing integrated watershed/model watershed (comprehensive Land Husbandry)

o Forest Development

o Biodiversity  Conservation

o Watershed Management

o Soil and Water Conservation

o Climate Change Adapatation and Mitigation 

Environment and Infrastructure Program

Program Goal:
Strengthen environmental sustainability and community resilience through ecosystem restoration and inclusive, climate-resilient infrastructure.

Divisions:

• Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Action: Focus areas of this division include forest management, watershed and landscape restoration, climate change adaptation, and climate mitigation through renewable energy, carbon sequestration, and climate finance readiness.

• Water and Climate Smart Infrastructures: Its strategic focus includes the development of irrigation schemes, potable water supply systems, renewable and solar energy solutions, and the construction and rehabilitation of health, education, and other community infrastructure using climate-smart and environmentally responsible approaches.