Although quarrying is economically lucrative business, it is an extractive and exploitive industry
which inevitably and irreplaceably depletes natural resources. In the Wadesa district the destructive
nature of quarrying ...
Since the last few decades, the government of Ethiopia has introduced and adopted participatory
forest management in different regions of the country. However, there is a lack of research
dealing with perceptions and ...
This study was aimed to generate information on the economic role of non-timber forest products to the rural livelihoods in Nono District, West Shoa Zone, and Oromia, Ethiopia. A total of 156 households were interviewed ...
Poor solid waste management handling and implementation is still a growing issue in developing countries. Woliso, like all small towns in Oromia Regional State, has inadequate solid waste management. The major objectives ...
Waste management is a major problem in Ethiopia. “Waste management in Ethiopia remains a significant challenge, with rudimentary practices that primarily involve collecting and transporting waste to pits outside the city”. ...
This study examine pesticide use practices, management system, risk perception and the potential environmental impacts in flowers farm industries; the case of wolmera district and examines the knowledge, attitudes, and ...
The aim of this study was to investigate the contribution of non-governmental organizations in the implementation of Integrated Functional Adult Education program in Gambella national regional state. The study employed ...
This study examined the impacts of deforestation on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in
Meta-Walkite, Ethiopia. Deforestation was found to have significantly affected rural households,
leading to reduced land ...
Solid waste management (SWM) is a critical environmental and public health issue in rapidly urbanizing cities, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. This study assesses the challenges and opportunities of SWM ...
Ethiopia’s energy consumption predominantly depends on traditional biomass such as firewood, agro-residues, dung, and charcoal. The objectives of the study were to produce charcoal briquette from Juniperus Procera Sawdust ...
This study investigates the impacts of land-use and land-cover changes (LULCC) on the Adaba Dodola Forest's ecosystem services and local livelihoods over three decades (1992–2022). Using satellite imagery, NDVI analysis, ...
Climate change is a global challenge for humanity and their socio-economic activities, health
livelihood, and food security. Climatic change refers to a shift in climatic patterns that is directly
or indirectly linked ...
Medical waste includes materials used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of diseases in humans or animals, encompassing pharmaceutical waste such as unused or expired medicines. Poor segregation practices can cause ...
Improper solid waste management in urban and semi-urban cities in developing countries is the
source of environmental pollution and public health concerns. This study aimed to assess the
households’ knowledge, attitudes, ...
Access to clean water, proper sanitation, and good hygiene practices, often referred to as WASH,
are fundamental for public health and development. These essential services are directly linked
to preventing disease, ...
Wetland ecosystems are among the most productive and ecologically significant habitats,
providing vital resources for avian species. This study aimed to assess the species, diversity, and
relative abundance of avian ...
Access to clean and safe drinking water is a fundamental human right essential for maintaining health, yet a significant portion of the global population still lacks reliable access to such resources. This challenge is ...
Effective management of medical waste is critical due to its hazardous nature and the potential risks it poses to both human health and the environment. This study aimed to assess the generation rate and management practices ...
Land management practice refers to activities on the land that uses appropriate technologies for improvement of productive capacity of the land and increase crop productivity. The aim of this study was to assess the ...
Land degradation is a severe environmental problem that lowers the productive capacity of land resources.
This includes the degradation of vegetation cover, soil degradation, and nutrient depletion, which are major
ecological ...