The first LIFE-AR investments for community resilience are starting to bear fruits in Ethiopia.
The first LIFE-AR investments for community resilience are starting to bear fruits in Ethiopia.
In Ethiopia’s Kembebit woreda, communities are already reaping the benefits of climate-resilient investments under the LIFE-AR initiative. During the LIFE-AR Test and Evolve phase in 2023, three rural kebeles were targeted and investments selected to address key climate challenges like drought and frost. Both hazards have severely impacted rural livelihoods by reducing crop yields, limiting water access, and lowering household incomes. LIFE-AR’s interventions aim to bring sustainability and resilience to these vulnerable communities.
A participatory path to resilience
Focus on four priority investments
Observed and expected impacts
The impact of these four first investments are expected to extend far beyond the individual projects. The initiative connects various projects, including the enhancement of the poultry and dairy value chain, biogas, and natural resource management. The first four activities will create ripple effect of resilience, sustainability, and improved livelihoods across Kembebit:
- Clean water access will improve health and well-being for thousands of residents, reducing waterborne diseases and supporting schools and health centres.
- Solar energy will provide affordable electricity to households, saving costs and protecting natural resources.
- Dairy farming will enhance nutrition, create income, and strengthen agricultural sustainability.
- Poultry farming will empower women and vulnerable groups, offering a low-emissions livelihood option and financial security.
By addressing both immediate needs and long-term challenges, the combination of all eight investments aim to increase health, resilience, and sustainability in the face of climate change for the communities in Kembebit woreda. They demonstrate the power of locally driven, climate-smart solutions to transform lives and secure a sustainable future. LIFE-AR’s work in Kembebit is not just about surviving climate shocks—it’s about thriving despite them.
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