10827 Integrated Landscape Development Approach In The Central Rift Valley Sub basin
Updated: November 18, 2024
Summary
The session discusses the challenges of water security in the central Rift Valley in Ethiopia and presents an integrated landscape approach to address ecosystem loss and water scarcity. Wetlands International's efforts in restoring and safeguarding wetlands globally are highlighted, emphasizing multi-stakeholder coordination and community involvement. The focus is on practical experiences of applying landscape-based restoration and development options, showcasing the connection between restoration efforts and livelihood improvement in the region.
Session Introduction
The session introduces the speaker, program manager Community Resilience, and facilitator for the session on integrated landscape developments approach in the central Rift Valley sub Basin in Ethiopia.
Speaker Introductions
The session welcomes Lalisa Mekonen representing the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority and discusses the aim to describe the challenges on water security in the central Rift Valley, innovative approach, and governance setup.
Landscaped-Based Restoration
Discussion on applying a landscape-based approach to restoration linked with livelihood activities, successful multi-stakeholder coordination, and collaboration in the central Rift Valley.
Integrated Landscape Approach
Explanation of Wetlands International's approach in restoring and safeguarding wetlands globally, leveraging stakeholder coalitions, societal mobilization, and upscaling efforts in the face of climate and biodiversity crises.
Challenges and Approach in Central Rift Valley
Overview of challenges in the central Rift Valley such as water scarcity, ecosystem loss, stakeholder interests, and the application of an integrated landscape approach to development led by Wetlands International East Africa based in Ethiopia.
Practical Experiences in Applying the Approach
Detailed account of practical experiences in applying landscape-based restoration and development options for ecosystem resilience in the central rift valleys, focusing on community participation, livelihood development, and habitat restoration.
Success and Future Directions
Discussion on the success indicators of the approach, emphasizing the connection between restoration and livelihood improvement, stakeholder platform development, and target social groups for sustainable impact in the central Rift Valley.
FAQ
Q: What is the aim of the session on integrated landscape developments approach in the central Rift Valley sub Basin in Ethiopia?
A: The aim of the session is to describe the challenges on water security in the central Rift Valley, innovative approaches, and governance setup.
Q: What is Wetlands International's approach in restoring and safeguarding wetlands globally?
A: Wetlands International's approach involves leveraging stakeholder coalitions, societal mobilization, and upscaling efforts in the face of climate and biodiversity crises.
Q: What are some of the challenges in the central Rift Valley mentioned in the session?
A: Challenges mentioned include water scarcity, ecosystem loss, stakeholder interests, and the need for an integrated landscape approach to development.
Q: What are the key components of the practical experiences shared in the session regarding ecosystem resilience in the central Rift Valley?
A: The key components include community participation, livelihood development, and habitat restoration.
Q: What are the success indicators highlighted in the session for the integrated landscape approach?
A: The success indicators include the connection between restoration and livelihood improvement, stakeholder platform development, and targeting social groups for sustainable impact.
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