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Addis Ababa – The National Biodiversity Platform of Ethiopia has officially validated the country's new National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). The validation by the Platform's General Assembly marks a critical milestone in Ethiopia's commitment to conserving its rich biodiversity…

The site has been recognized by UNESCO for its Rich biodiversity, and Culture. The designation affirms the rich natural heritage of Ethiopia and the government's commitments towards sustainable development. This designation is additional milestone for Ethiopia's Green Economy Strategy and Policies…

Addis Ababa – The Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI) concludes discussions with researchers and scholars from national and international institutions. The collaborative meeting included representatives from the world-renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (UK), Addis Ababa University, and Mettu…

Addis Ababa – The Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI) launches a critical renovation phase for its national forest genebank. This significant project, made possible by the generous financial support of the German development bank KFW, aims to bring the facility to full operational capacity. The…

A seminar was held at the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute, coordinated by Dr. Samson Shimeles, Lead Executive Officer of Training, Consulting, Project Monitoring, and Support, on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Institute’s conference hall. Dr. Samson delivered a welcome message and introduced the…

The Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI) had the honor of hosting Her Excellency Ms. Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), at our institute to discuss the implementation of the CBD in Ethiopia. A key focus of the discussion was the status of…

The Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute met with His Excellency Dr. Girma Amente, Minister of Agriculture (MoA), and Her Excellency Ms. Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD). Dr. Girma Amente emphasized Ethiopia's efforts in restoring the country's…

The Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI) revised the first draft of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). The Project Planning and Implementation Team (PPIT) of the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute - EBI discussed the first draft NBSAP, and valuable amendments were made. The…

One Valuable Step Ahead We have discussed future collaborations on biodiversity conservation and sustainable utilization with Regional States. These partnerships are crucial for advancing our shared biodiversity goals. The whole-of-government, whole-of-society approach of the Kunming-Montreal Global…

The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) Steering Committee conducted a meeting. During the meeting, the 2024/25 NBSAP fast-track project report, as well as the 2025/2026 annual work plan, budget, and timeframe, were discussed and adopted with valuable inputs. High-level delegates…