BY UNDP ERITREA
The Government of the State of Eritrea in partnership with UNDP formulated the Climate Change Adaptation programe in water and Agriculture in Anseba Region. Continue reading UNDP Climate Change Adaptation Program in Anseba Region
Life without water is unimaginable. It is sad that in today’s world 2.1 billion people live without safe drinking water at home. This affects their health, education, and livelihoods. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 commits the world to ensure that everyone has access to safe water by 2030, and includes targets for protecting the natural environment and reducing pollution. Continue reading Eritrea: Securing Availability of Water for Good
BY ELIZABETH MWANIKI | UNDP ERITREA
Eritrea is a country of varied landscapes. But driving from Asmara, the capital city, towards Keren town in the Anseba Region, you will notice a number of common features: Oases and water sources along the way are true hives of agricultural and economic activity. Continue reading Oases of Eritrea: Nature-Based Solutions for Development
BY UNDP ERITREA
Residents of Ajerbeb, a remote village in Hamelamalo sub-zoba, welcomed the move by the Government, to install solar energy in their homes. At the inauguration ceremony held on 15th November 2017, the residents bid farewell to use of kerosene and adopted to use of clean energy. Continue reading Residents of Ajerbeb Village Welcome Solar Eenergy Lighting
BY MAKDA SOLOMON | SHABAIT
Statistics of the Ministry of Agriculture show that 30% of Eritrean land used to be covered by forest a century ago. Due to successive wars, frequent drought and other factors those thick forests were reduced to 1% coverage over the years.
In order to restore the natural vegetation the government of Eritrea launched summer work programs (Maetot) in 1994, in which students are deployed in different parts of the country to participate in afforestation activities that include planting trees and water and soil conservation. Continue reading Summer Work Program on the Path of Making Eritrea Green Again
Nine Agro-meteorology experts and extension officers from the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) Eritrea, travelled to Bangladesh from 12-23 May 2017 for a study visit. The visit was to exchange information and share knowledge on disasters and climate risk management for food security information and was facilitated by UNDP Eritrea in collaboration with UNDP Bangladesh. Continue reading Eritrea Government Officials Take a Study Visit to Bangladesh
BY ERI-NEWS
Geographically, Eritrea is located in the Sahel region which is prone to drought and erratic rainfall. This situation is aggravated by climate change. Hence, sustainable land management issues assume great importance for countries like Eritrea whose economies highly depend on agriculture. Continue reading Eritrea Striving to Address Negative Effects of Climate Change
BY ALEM FISSHATZION
As Eritrea marks 26 years of Independence, I can’t help remembering Professor Abraham Kidane’s sober reflection last year of the country’s development policy progress during the first 25 years of independence in three magnificent essays. Continue reading Eritrea: Managing Water Resources to Achieve Sustainable Food Security
