Eco-Justice Ethiopia Hosts Environmental School Clubs Students Dialogue Workshop

Eco-Justice Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Environmental Protection Authority , Addis Ababa Environmental Protection Authority, and the Addis Ababa Education Bureau, organized an Environmental School Clubs Students Dialogue Workshop on December 13 , 2025.
The workshop brought together environmental school club students and representatives from relevant government institutions to discuss pollution, climate change, and the role of students in environmental protection.

The program opened with a welcome note by Yewubdar Alemu (FDRE EPA), who outlined the objectives of the workshop and highlighted the importance of engaging students in environmental protection efforts. This was followed by a presentation from Moges Atseke (FDRE EPA), who shared field-based insights on the status, achievements, and challenges of environmental school clubs.

During the technical sessions, Eco-Justice Ethiopia delivered a presentation on climate change, outlining its key drivers and impacts, including the role of fossil fuel use in contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and environmental degradation.A subsequent session introduced the concept of zero waste, outlining its core principles and practical actions that students can implement within their schools and communities.

The workshop featured group discussions and a question-and-answer session, providing students with an opportunity to share experiences from their environmental clubs and propose ideas to strengthen student-led environmental initiatives.

The dialogue workshop reaffirmed the critical role of students and environmental school clubs in raising environmental awareness and promoting responsible environmental practices. Eco-Justice Ethiopia remains committed to supporting youth-centered environmental education and engagement initiatives across the country.