The price was awarded by the World Future Council and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification on the 22nd of August 2017 in Ordos (China).
With unique collective action, voluntary labour and the involvement of youth, the people of Tigray are restoring land on a massive scale. As a result, erosion has decreased significantly, groundwater levels are recharged, and the uptake of sustainable agricultural practices made a significant contribution to food self-sufficiency and economic growth.
“The Ethiopian Tigray Region’s win of the Gold Future Policy Award is sending a strong, empowering message: they show how a small region in a climate vulnerable country can find a smart and highly effective way to successfully address a global challenge. This is placing Ethiopia firmly on the map as an environmental leader.” Alexandra Wandel, Director of the World Future Council
Read more: www.worldfuturecouncil.org/press-release-fpa-2017/
