Ethiopia | Forests for the Air Project

エチオピア

NORTHWEST CHURCH FOREST

Ethiopia is a region where deforestation is a serious problem, as land degradation is progressing due to population growth and the aridification caused by climate change.
The forest on the church grounds is the only untouched forest left in Ethiopia, the last remnant of the primeval forest that remained over the centuries.
The “church forests” that remain in northwestern Ethiopia are considered to be a potential source of seeds and genetic resources that could be used to restore the former forests and restore biodiversity.

Since 2021, Daikin has been working with Tottori University to support reforestation in Ethiopia.
In the Amhara region in the northwest, forests have been cleared for agricultural land, and the degraded agricultural landscape is spreading, causing the original vegetation to disappear. Daikin is therefore cultivating seedlings using the genetic resources, such as soil microorganisms, that remain in the “church forests,” based on the research and studies of Tottori University. In collaboration with the local government and local residents, we are planting trees in the surrounding area centered on the church forests, and by connecting the “green corridor of primeval forest” we are working to restore the degraded landscape to its original state.

Walia Ibex

The walia ibex is a wild goat endemic to the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia and is an endangered species. Its males are characterized by their large horns. They live in the steep rocky cliffs of mountainous regions.

Progress on the Project

2023 News from Ethiopia (1.6MB)