The day is being observed under the theme “Ethiopia: A country working hard to raise its flag high and realize its renaissance with popular participation.” The event is being held in Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI), in the presence of the institute directorate directors and staffs. Dr. Genene Tefera, Microbial Biodiversity Directorate Director, said on the […]
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8th Nat’l Flag Day being celebrated In EBI
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Institute, Ariti Herbal Products Sign Agreement
Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI) and Ariti Herbal Products Privet Company signed agreement to share the benefit of Moringa /Shiferaw/ and Eucalyptus processed by the company. As stated by the agreement, the company will pay 3.5% royalty fee annually. In addition, it shall give training to local communities to enhance skills in conservation, evaluation, development, propagation […]
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EBI Trains Journalists on Concept and Benefits of Biodiversity
Journalists drawn from governmental and privet Medias trained on concept and benefits of biodiversity of the nation. The goal of the three days training held in Hawassa city is to aware the journalists about what the institute has been doing on the conservation and utilization of Ethiopian biodiversity resources and to give due consideration for […]
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World AIDS Day is being held in EBI
World AIDS day is being held in Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI), in the presence of the institute directorate directors and staffs. Ato Dereje Taye, Public Relations and Communication Directorate Director, said on the opening speech, ‘The day is being held each year to give an opportunity for people to work actively and collaboratively with partners […]
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The 10th NNPs Day is being celebrated in the Institute
The 10th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (NNPs) Day is being celebrated in the Institute with the theme: “Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Participation for Development and Transformation.” Dr. Gemedo Dalle, Director General of EBI, said on the opening speech ‘“We, the Nations, Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia: Strongly committed, in full and free exercise of […]
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The Institute Higher Officials Discuss with Stakeholders on the Issue of Good Governance
The Institute management committee and stakeholders held discussion on the issue of good governance. Dr. Gemedo Dalle, Director General of EBI, said that even though EBI have completed its first growth and transformation plan and 2007 budget year plan successfully, there are still limitations to avoid some implementation problems related to good governance. ‘‘To identify the […]
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Institute and G7 Sign Agreement
Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute(EBI) Signed agreement with G7 Trading & Industry PLC to share the benefit of Aloedebrana(Eret) Processed by the Company. As stated by the agreement, the company expected to pay 80,000 Birr annually for EBI so as to support the local community to supply the raw materials and technological assistance for the proper […]
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The Executive board members of the Crop Trust visit EBI
The Executive board members of the crop trust visited the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI) which hosts the national gene-bank on 23rd February 2016. The crop trust is an organization who works to ensure the conservation and availability of crop diversity for food security worldwide. Briefings on the activities of EBI were made by the institute’s […]
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EBI hosts African regional workshop on Mainstreaming Biosafety in to NBSAP
From February 9 to 12, African Regional Capacity Building Workshop on Mainstreaming Biosafety into National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans was held in Addis Ababa, by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, in collaboration with Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute and the African Union Commission, Charles Gbedemah, representative of the CBD Secretariat on his opening […]
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International Women’s Day (IWD) is being marked in EBI
International Women’s Day (March 8) is being observed at the institute hall in the presence of Directorate Directors and staffs. Dr. Gemedo Dalle Director general of the EBI said on the opening speech that the theme entails that women have been participating actively in multifaceted development activities and contribute their share for maximizing their capacity […]
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Institute underscores Biodiversity role in sustainable Development
Briefing Journalists regarding the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI), Dr. Gemedo Dalle, Director General of EBI said that considering the value of the biodiversity resources for the nation’s sustainable development, the Institute over the last four decades done its level best to study, Conserve and sort out biodiversity resource in which […]
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EBI celebrate its 40th founding anniversary and the 15th International Biodiversity Day
EBI celebrate its 40th founding anniversary and the 15th International Biodiversity Day by organizing a workshop at the Economic commission for Africa (ECA) hall under the theme “mainstreaming Biodiversity: sustaining people and their Livelihood.” Dr. Debretsion Gebremichael, Finance and Economy cluster coordinator with the rank of Deputy Prime Minister who is also Minister of communication […]
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Institute, Arsi University agree to conserve Biodiversity
The Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute and Arsi University sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop the highlands Arsi, Chillallo, Kakata and Guraghe parts up to the Rift Valley Region for the conservation of Lake Ziway and the biodiversity species within that particular region through scientific research. Signing Institute Director General Dr. Gemedo Dalle said Ethiopia […]
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Institute says conserving biodiversity is inconceivable without community participation
The Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute says Communities have responsibilities for the successful operations of sustainable biodiversity conservation and use. At an appraisal and discussion on 2008 report and 2009 EC budget year plan at Bishoftu, Ato Kebede Yimam, Deputy Minister of FDRE Environment, Forest and Climate Change said that most successful operations of sustainable […]
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Community Seed Banks (CSBs) are playing vital role in conserving the country’s indigenous crop seeds in a sustainable way.
Community Seed Banks (CSBs) are playing vital role in conserving the country’s indigenous crop seeds in a sustainable way. Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute crop and horticulture directorate staffs with The German Society for International Cooperation(GIZ) have visited certain Community Seed Banks (CSBs), from March 08-10,2017. During the event, Dr Genene Tefera, the representative of […]
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The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) will be celebrated on 22 May 2017 by the theme: “Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism”
The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) will be celebrated on 22 May 2017 by the theme: “Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism” This theme has been chosen to coincide with the observance of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 70/1931 and […]
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Animal diversity in Ethiopia
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Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute celebrates the 16 th International Biodiversity day.
From May 22 to June 2, Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute celebrated the 16th international biodiversity day having the theme “ Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism”. During the event, the Institute has conducted different activities. On the first day of the event, the Institute Deputy Director Dr. Feleke Woldeyes made a press release for different government and privates […]
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IGAD Adopts Regional Biodiversity Protocol, Related Strategies Featured
IGAD Adopts Regional Biodiversity Protocol, Related Strategies Featured 14 Jul 2017 Addis Ababa 14/2017 Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has adopted a Regional Biodiversity Protocol and related strategies. At the conclusion of the ministerial meeting today, Executive Secretary of IGAD Ambassador Mahboub Maalim said the protocol would help to mobilize resources and create much more […]
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Access and benefit sharing consultation workshop for the Ethiopian National Network of Botanic Gardens and Ex-situ Collection Holders held in Addis Ababa (24- 25 July, 2017).
Access and benefit sharing consultation workshop for the Ethiopian National Network of Botanic Gardens and Ex-situ Collection Holders held in Addis Ababa (24- 25 July, 2017). During the occasion, Dr. Feleke woldeyes, Deputy Director General of Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI) said that the institute is working to protect the countries genetic resources. In this regard, […]
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