Jun 18, 2018 in this aspect, ethiopia is not immune from criticism either. Ethiopian environmental protection authority epa preventionweb. Back on march 8, stanford university environmental resource economist marshall burke did some backoftheenvelope calculations about the recent air pollution drop over parts of china and potential lives saved, posting it on a global food, environment and economic dynamics blog, gfeed. Evident environmental illnesses in urban centers, especially in addis ababa, are the manifestations of the growing challenges. V federal democratic republic of ethiopia ethiopian roads authority final envioronmental and social impact assessment of konsoyabelo road project march, 2012 public disclosure authorized e2986 4 public disclosure authorized. Aes based in addis ababa, ethiopia was established in 2004 with business objective of providing water and environmentalengineering and related services. Later, epa as environmental regulatory and monitoring body has become independent institution and reestablished by proclamation no. The constitution of ethiopia the environmental policy of ethiopia the policies issued in the energy and water resource and urban and rural development. Aes is equipped with laboratory testing equipment, geophysical instrument, environmental sampling drilling equipment and since its establishment, aes has provided professional services to many. To crate pollution free and green addis ababa and syndicate development with environmental works that are researched, evaluated and monitored with the collaborative efforts of the community to ensure the right of the society to live in a clean and healthy environment with sustainable development and wise use of natural resources. Federal democratic republic of ethiopia april 2, 1997.
Target for cne 2011 2025 ethiopia has a clear target to enhance the diversified application of. Epa environmental protection authority esmf environmental and social management framework esmp environmental and social management plan goe government of ethiopia ghg green house gasses gtp growth and transformation program. Csa central statistical authority cse conservation strategies of ethiopia efap ethiopian forestry action plan ehrs ethiopian highland reclamation study epa environmental protection authority ethiopia fao food and agriculture organization of the united nations fldp fourth livestock development project ftc farmertraining centres. Ethiopian federal environmental protection authority. National report of ethiopia sustainable development the united. However, upgrading the environmental protection authority to the ministry of environment forest and climate change mefcc has been taken as a positive step in terms of improving its records. Environmental protection authorityenvironmental protection authority environmental impact assessment guidelineenvironmental impact assessment guideline forffoorrfor. The united states environmental protection agency usepa launched an initiative to strengthen air quality management in addis ababa. Ethiopia environmental protection authority establishment.
Pdf documents maintain the look of the original document, and they can be viewed on any macintosh, pc, or unix computer. Complete business directory for ethiopian businesses, ethiopian federal environmental protection authority, community, government municipal. Sep 20, 2018 the united states environmental protection agency usepa launched an initiative to strengthen air quality management in addis ababa. A chronological evaluation of the establishment of the environmental policy reveals that this process was more a result of donor. Address of authority locality gurd shola sub city yeka woreda17 building. Html the code behind web pages cannot maintain all the original formatting and presentation of many documents. Environmental protection authority of the federal democratic. Ewca ethiopia wildlife conservation authority fcpf forest carbon partnership facility fdre federal democratic republic of ethiopia fepa federal environmental protection authority fgd focus group discussion fm financial management frl.
Current status of the environmental impact assessment. To crate pollution free and green addis ababa and syndicate development with environmental works that are researched, evaluated and. The prime minister chair person all the national regional state presidents sectoral federal agencies representative of the civil society forum for environment the ethiopian trade unions the ethiopian chamber of commerce the environmental protection authority. Arcch authority of research and conservation of cultural heritages boa bureau of agriculture boeplau bureau of environmental protection, land administration and use bofed bureau of finance and economic development ca conservation agriculture cbinremp communitybased integrated natural resources. Ethiopian environmental protection agency green africa. According to this proclamation the environmental protection authority epa has amongst its powers and duties. Federal democratic republic of ethiopia environmental. The federal democratic republic of ethiopia ministry of. Epa, 2005 another study conducted by the epa revealed that.
Uncsd, issued by the environment protection authority epa, the united nations department of economic and social affairs undesa and united nations. Current status of the environmental impact assessment system. Epa environmental protection authority epe environmental policy of ethiopia, 1997 epo environmental protection organs era ethiopian road authority fdre federal democratic republic of ethiopia fepa federal environmental protection authority gtp growth. Federal democratic republic of ethiopia country environmental. Those projects indicated in schedule 1 require a full eia. Arcch authority of research and conservation of cultural heritages boa bureau of agriculture boeplau bureau of environmental protection, land administration and use bofed bureau of finance and economic development ca conservation agriculture cbinremp communitybased integrated natural resources management project cc climate change. Smallholder peasant agriculture, in some areas including forestry, is the dominant sector accounting for. Addis ababa epa joins air quality management partnership u. Environmental protection authority environmental protection authority. Pdf evaluation of the environmental policy and impact. Eplaua environmental protection, land administration and use authority esia environmental and social impact assessment esmp environmental and social management plan fdre federal democratic republic of ethiopia fepa federal environmental protection authority.
Basically, enforcement follows norm setting and institutional capacity building. Enhancing good environmental governance through removing the constraints faced by public agents, individuals, civil society and the private sector to know, explore and utilize fully their own potentials to enlarge their choices for understanding their respective functions in an environmentally sound. Environmental protection authority environmental protection. Ethiopia and, for the purpose of this proclamation, includes the addis ababa and dire dawa adminis trations. Environmental protection authority establishment proclamation no. Official pdf, 98 pages world bank documents world bank group. Ethiopian environmental protection agency overview the environmental protection agency of ethiopias vision is to ensure that participatory environmental management for sustainable development governs the use of environmental resources for present and future generations in each sector and across all administrative levels. Study on environmental and social considerations for ethiopian electric power addis ababa transmission and distribution system survey environmental and social impact rehabilitation and upgrading project assessment study report newjec inc. Eea ethiopia electric authority eeu ethiopian electric utility. Epa collaboration with subsaharan africa international. Aes is equipped with laboratory testing equipment, geophysical instrument.
The residue of these fertilizers can cause water pollution, eutrophication of fresh waters, and increased nitrate concentrations in ground and surface waters federal environmental protection authority, 2012a. Through ongoing activities supporting disaster readiness, we are assisting ethiopia improve its capacity to predict and respond to disastersprincipally drought and famine to which parts of the country are prone. The evaluation of eia is done against a set of evaluation criteria. In this aspect, ethiopia is not immune from criticism either. Federal democratic republic of ethiopia country environmental analysis cea ethiopia realizing green transformation. Federal democratic republic of ethiopia environmental impact assessment guideline document iii acronyms.
Evaluation of the environmental policy and impact assessment. Specific legal provision for eia application is well documented and the environmental protection authority exists as the legal body. I would also like to thank staffs of federal environmental protection authority, forum for environment and addis ababa environmental protection authority for their material assistance. Addis environmental addis environmental servicesaes. Overview of environmental impact assessment in ethiopia. Epa collaboration with subsaharan africa epas environmental program in subsaharan africa is focused on addressing subsaharan africas growing urban and industrial pollution issues impacting peoples health, particularly vulnerable populations such as children and the economically disadvantaged. Epa environmental protection authority epe environmental policy of ethiopia, 1997 epo environmental protection organs era ethiopian road authority fdre federal democratic republic of ethiopia fepa federal environmental protection authority gtp growth and transformation plan hpr house of peoples representatives.
Interestingly it eschews the term entirely in principle 1. My last but not least, gratitude goes to jimma university law faculty and utrecht university for their financial assistance. The environmental policy of ethiopia 1997, with regard to the minerals and energy fossil fuel or petroleum and coal development and use impact on the. Environmental protection authority and ministry of economic development and cooperation conservation strategy of ethiopia phase iii project 19962001 final evaluation report volume one by adrian wood and kifle lemma with alemayehu konde october 2001. Enhancing good environmental governance through removing the constraints faced by public agents, individuals, civil society and the private sector to know. The environmental impact assessment guidelines 2000 makes environmental impact assessment mandatory for specified categories of development activities and is the legal tool for environmental planning, management and monitoring. Head ofice the head office of the authority shall be in addis ababa and it may have branch offices as necessary.
Environmental protection authority now, therefore, in accordance with article 551 of the constitution of the federal democratic republic of. Establishment 1 the authority is hereby reestablished as an autonpmous public institution of the federal gover nment. Region, with a responsibility for the protection or regulation of the environment and natural resources. Water and the environment in ethiopia mateos mekiso environmental protection agency epa, addis ababa, ethiopia abstract it is generally recognised that fresh water is regarded as one of the most important natural resources for all socioeconomic development and a. Wondwossen sintayehu director, law and policy formulation dept. The environmental protection authority of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia is the national focal point for gef in ethiopia. To prepare environmental protection policy and laws. Environmental policy for ethiopias sustainable social and. Adli agricultural development led industry cea cumulative effects assessment cse conservation strategy of ethiopia csir council for scientific and industrial research dwaf department of water affairs and forestry south africa eia environmental impact assessment.
By incorporating environmental issues into its work within ethiopia, we strive to develop initiatives that make improvements in multiple sectors and promote sustainable development. Environmental law teaching material tsegai berhane and merhatbeb teklemedhn mekelle university faculty of law, april 2008. Oecd and ethiopias environmental protection authority epa agreed to produce a brief case study of ethiopian progress and prospects principally to showcase ethiopias existing progress in going green, i. Environmental protection plan sample selected pages not a complete plan complies with ufgs01 57 20.
Ethiopia industrial parks development corporation updated environmental and social impact assessment for kilinto industrial park march 2017 addis ababa public disclosure authorized public disclosure authorized public disclosure authorized public disclosure authorized. Environmental protection authority in collaboration with the ministry of economic development and cooperation. Environmental protection authority epa also revealed that most factories located in addis ababa do not have any way of treating waste. The government of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia environmental protection authority environmental management programme of the plan for accelerated sustainable development to eradicate poverty 20112015 table of content. Ehsq environmental, health, safety and quality ehs environmental, health and safety eia environmental impact assessment ea environmental assessment emu environmental monitoring unit ep environmental protection epe environmental policy of ethiopia esia environmental and social impact assessment. Addis ababa epa joins air quality management partnership. Federal democratic republic of ethiopia environmental and.