{"id":5747,"date":"2026-11-10T09:52:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T09:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=5747"},"modified":"2026-11-10T09:53:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T09:53:12","slug":"addis-ababa-emerges-as-a-model-for-green-and-sustainable-urban-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/addis-ababa-emerges-as-a-model-for-green-and-sustainable-urban-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Addis Ababa Emerges as a Model for Green and Sustainable Urban Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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AMN PLUS-November 10, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addis Ababa is undergoing a rapid transformation towards building a zero-carbon, sustainable, and clean urban environment, embarking on a promising journey to becoming a model capital city for other developing and modern cities to emulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past few years, the capital has registered tangible and remarkable achievements in climate change mitigation and environmental protection. These accomplishments have earned international recognition for Addis Ababa\u2019s green development journey, which goes beyond environmental conservation to sustainably transform the city\u2019s landscape and improve the living standards of its residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In particular, the Corridor Development Project, which has transformed the city’s landscape and the lifestyle of its residents, stands out as a leading initiative. Under this program, the construction of dedicated bicycle lanes and pedestrian walkways to reduce carbon emissions, along with the planting of green spaces and the development of small parks, has significantly improved the city’s air quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, efforts to transform polluted riverbanks into attractive public recreational spaces with social and economic value, alongside riverside development projects and the construction of green parks have proved successful in not only maintaining environmental cleanliness but also enhancing the city’s beauty and vibrancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the other hand, the swift measures taken to transition the capital\u2019s transportation system to electric vehicles have attracted significant international attention. The city’s extensive deployment of electric buses and taxis to reduce emissions from fuel combustion, coupled with its prioritization of renewable energy infrastructure, has demonstrated its significant potential to substantially reduce air pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alongside these initiatives, the Green Legacy Initiative implemented in the capital and the introduction of modern waste management systems have brought tangible improvements in making the city more resilient to the impacts of climate change and more livable for its residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, Addis Ababa has emerged as a practical and successful model of green urban development. This integrated approach, which combines the use of renewable energy, modern corridor development and clean transportation, has not only laid a strong foundation for the capital’s future sustainable and green development but has also become an inspiring example for other cities around the world to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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