Climate change impacts on water resources and SDG implementation in East Africa with a focus on Ethiopia a workshop report on adaptation strategies
- 1School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Technology and Built Environment, Addis Ababa University
- 2Centre for Ecological Intelligence, Faculty of Engineering and the Build Environment (FEBE), University of Johannesburg, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science
- 3Center for Water Research, Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This workshop was organized to identify strategies for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under a changing climate, with a focus on building resilience and promoting sustainable water management in Ethiopia. The workshop format combined academic presentations, group discussions, and a field excursion to a botanic reserve park showcasing successful SDG interventions. A carefully selected group of DAAD Alumni, representing diverse academic disciplines, professional levels (ranging from professors to undergraduates), and geographic regions across the country, convened for a two-day intensive session. Participants drew on their experiences and local realities to deliberate on five thematic areas identified through in-depth literature review and consultations with academic mentors. Key outcomes include eight strategic recommendations: (1) strengthening climate-resilient water storage and management; (2) transforming agriculture through efficient water use and climate-smart practices; (3) expanding renewable energy integration; (4) empowering communities and local innovations; (5) strengthening integrated policies and institutional coordination; (6) enhancing data and climate information services; (7) unlocking climate finance and carbon markets; and (8) protecting ecosystems through nature-based solutions. These outputs offer actionable strategies for policymakers and practitioners to build climate resilience and accelerate SDG progress in Ethiopia and across East Africa. Graphical abstract
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BibTeX
@article{feleke2026climate,
title = {{Climate change impacts on water resources and SDG implementation in East Africa with a focus on Ethiopia a workshop report on adaptation strategies}},
author = {Mesfin Mitiku Feleke and Michael Rudolph and Zeleke Agide Dejen and Tilahun Derib Asfaw},
journal = {Discover Environment},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1007/s44274-026-01116-1},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-026-01116-1},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Climate change impacts on water resources and SDG implementation in East Africa with a focus on Ethiopia a workshop report on adaptation strategies
AU - Mesfin Mitiku Feleke
AU - Michael Rudolph
AU - Zeleke Agide Dejen
AU - Tilahun Derib Asfaw
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/25
JO - Discover Environment
DO - 10.1007/s44274-026-01116-1
UR - https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-026-01116-1
AB - This workshop was organized to identify strategies for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under a changing climate, with a focus on building resilience and promoting sustainable water management in Ethiopia. The workshop format combined academic presentations, group discussions, and a field excursion to a botanic reserve park showcasing successful SDG interventions. A carefully selected group of DAAD Alumni, representing diverse academic disciplines, professional levels (ranging from professors to undergraduates), and geographic regions across the country, convened for a two-day intensive session. Participants drew on their experiences and local realities to deliberate on five thematic areas identified through in-depth literature review and consultations with academic mentors. Key outcomes include eight strategic recommendations: (1) strengthening climate-resilient water storage and management; (2) transforming agriculture through efficient water use and climate-smart practices; (3) expanding renewable energy integration; (4) empowering communities and local innovations; (5) strengthening integrated policies and institutional coordination; (6) enhancing data and climate information services; (7) unlocking climate finance and carbon markets; and (8) protecting ecosystems through nature-based solutions. These outputs offer actionable strategies for policymakers and practitioners to build climate resilience and accelerate SDG progress in Ethiopia and across East Africa. Graphical abstract
SN - 2731-9431
ER -