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Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development: Key Takeaways from the 24th International Day for Biodiversity

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On the 24th International Day for Biodiversity, celebrated in Addis Ababa, panelists stressed the importance of balancing nature with development, aligning it with the Green Legacy Initiative as a significant solution. The Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute Director General Karta Kaske emphasized the role of the Green Legacy Initiative in protecting biodiversity and conserving natural resources. Panelists discussed the need to protect and register Ethiopia's indigenous knowledge and stressed that humans must reciprocate with the environment, preserving resources for future generations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Green Legacy Initiative, launched by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, plays a crucial role in protecting biodiversity and conserving natural resources, aiming to align policies, strategies, and development initiatives with the natural world.
  • The development of natural resources will be inclusive and participatory, engaging all segments of society, with the aim of achieving sustainable development and securing food for a healthy environment.
  • The draft proclamation on payments for ecosystem services motivates individuals and organizations to protect natural resources, preserving biodiversity for people's well-being and the planet's survival.
  • By 2030, the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute will be a center of excellence in biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in Africa.
  • The panelists stressed the importance of protecting and registering Ethiopia's indigenous knowledge, which is crucial for protecting biodiversity and natural resources.
  • Humans must reciprocate with the environment, preserving resources for future generations and ensuring sustainable development.
  • The Green Legacy Initiative shows that it is possible to integrate development efforts with the environment and biodiversity, making it a significant solution for balancing nature with development.
  • African biodiversity resources are crucial for the continent's green legacy development, and efforts should be made to harness this richness for economic development.

Statistics:

  • By 2030, the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute will be a center of excellence in biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in Africa.
  • The government has taken a decisive position over the last seven years, citing the Green Legacy Initiative, launched by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
  • The development of natural resources will be inclusive and participatory, engaging all segments of society.

Sources:

  • [Ethiopian News Agency, 22 May 2025]
  • [Karta Kaske, Director General, Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute]
  • [Namukolo Covic, Director General's Representative to CGIAR Ethiopia]

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