430KHectares Reforested
2M+Seedlings/Year
18Watersheds Managed
Program Overview
ORDA's Environment, Forest and Climate program tackles deforestation, land degradation and climate vulnerability through community-led reforestation, integrated watershed management and climate adaptation planning. We work with communities to restore ecosystems while building long-term resilience to climate shocks.
Major Focus Areas
Reforestation & Afforestation
Watershed Management
Climate Adaptation
Renewable Energy
Biodiversity Conservation
Community Forest Coops
Key Achievements
Impact Highlights
- 430,000 hectares of degraded land reforested and rehabilitated across Amhara and other regions.
- 2 million indigenous seedlings planted annually through community forest cooperatives.
- 18 major watersheds under integrated management, reducing runoff and soil erosion significantly.
