Keeling Curve

Primary Project Category:

How Project Affects Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions:

['Reduces GHGs (e.g., projects that reduce sources of GHGs, such as through efficiency or other changes in consumption)']

Impact on Underrepresented Groups:

Our project actively empowers underrepresented groups in the climate movement, particularly women, youth, and rural communities, by prioritizing their involvement in all aspects of development and implementation. We recognize that these groups often bear the brunt of climate change impacts and have unique insights into sustainable practices.
Women: We engage women farmers by providing targeted training sessions on nanofertilizer application and sustainable agriculture techniques. By encouraging their leadership in local farming cooperatives, we enhance their economic agency and decision-making power.
Youth: The project includes youth in research and outreach initiatives, offering internships and volunteer opportunities that build skills in sustainability and agricultural innovation. This involvement fosters a sense of ownership and inspires the next generation of climate leaders.
Rural Communities and Indigenous Peoples: We collaborate closely with rural and indigenous communities to ensure their traditional knowledge informs our practices. Their participation in workshops and decision-making processes ensures that solutions are culturally relevant and effective.
In our organization, we emphasize diversity and inclusion by forming advisory boards that include representatives from these groups, ensuring their voices are integral to our strategies and outcomes. This collaborative approach not only enhances project effectiveness but also builds community resilience and equity in climate action.

Website:

http://www.betin.gov.et

Mission Statement:

Enabling bio and emerging technology innovation and research products to contribute to job and wealth creation and laying the foundation to build a strong bio-economy at the national level

Link: LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wondimagegne-mamo-mengistu-9457008b/