Women have benefited hugely from the reduction in their time and energy needed to collect firewood and cook meals for their families. As the responsibility at home requires us to collect firewood, we visit the forests daily; in the mornings and evenings. Its success has paved the way for the creation of subsequent REDD+ initiatives in Ethiopia. By conserving forests, the project contributed significantly to the conservation of flora and habitats of wild animals in the Bale Eco-region. Norway has been supporting Farm Africa and SOS Sahel Ethiopia’s REDD+ project in the Bale Eco-region as part of this partnership.

Source: Ethiopian News September 14, 2022 19:48 UTC