Our key Partners
UNESCO
Ministry of Agriculture
Current Projects
Designation of a New Biosphere Reserve in Omo
Witnessing the nature in South Omo and the tireless dedication of the monks and nuns at several monasteries we decided together with his Emmience Abuna Phillipos to undertake the new designation of a UNESCO Biossphere Reserve in Omo, not to only protect the nature but to also celebrate the heritage of the churches activities in stewarding harmonious living with nature.
Establishing access and Benefit Sharing in Ethiopia
With a more than 1500 year old history itself and its role as custodian of the history of the Ethiopian Imperial period and early monarchies in the region. The Ethiopian Orthodox church is the keeper of many cultural and religious artifacts and places. To contribute to the keeping of this legacy and to ensure that future generations can benefit, we decided to partner with Abuna Nathaniel, Abuna Phillipos and the Holy Trinity University. Starting with the restoration and preservation of several ancient books in the churches library.
Designation of the Yayu, Lake Tana and Sheka Biosphere Reserve
Since its inception the church has played a pivotal role as a custodian and keeper of Ethiopia’s biosphere and natural treasures. In order to enhance and continue this legacy we have begun work on two key projects. The first being a nationwide inventory of the churches forest holdings, as many monasteries and churches engage in forestry, to enable the church to sell the generated carbon credits, by which the long term engagement can be rewarded continued and expanded.
Second leveraging our past experience with the designation of the UNESCO biosphere reserve in Yayu we will together wit the Holy Trinity University work on the designation of a new UNESCO biosphere reserve in South Omo.