Africa urged to pursue homegrown climate change solutions
African nations are entitled to international assistance to help them cope with climate change, but should also green their own economies and make better use of land, African experts say
Geothermal energy remains in the shadow of hydropower in Ethiopia
It may be costly to build, but the generating potential is vast and the environmental footprint smaller, backers say
In Ethiopia, NGOs promote family planning to cope with climate change
A consortium of aid groups in Ethiopia offers reproductive health assistance, together with seeds and trees, in an effort to help people overcome climate stresses and feed their families
Ethiopian dams won't cause harm - ex-head of Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority
Former head of Ethiopia’s Environmental Protection Authority says controversial new dams will not cut off water supplies downstream
Ethiopia hopes to reap benefits from eco-friendly rail projects
Taking advantage of its expanding hydropower capacity, the country is building an extensive system of electric railways
Ethiopia hopes for an energy bonanza from burning waste
Mining landfills for incineration aims to reduce methane emissions, provide backup for hydropower expansion
Ethiopia plans to power East Africa with hydro
Ethiopia has big potential to generate hydroelectricity, which it has begun exporting to neighbouring countries
Nile dam project a hydropower hope, but regional sore point
Despite its popularity in Ethiopia, the project has caused consternation in neighbouring Sudan and Egypt, both downstream countries that rely heavily on Nile water
Solar power struggles to shine in sunny Ethiopia
Government plan for energy expansion focuses on wind and hydropower, despite country's 13 months of sunshine
Ethiopia turns to wind power to boost energy security
Large-scale investments in wind are designed to increase power generation and offset potential hydro power losses from changing rainfall