LUCCC initiative is launched in Ethiopia

December 20, 2018 – The Official launch of Least Developed Countries Universities Consortium on Climate Change (LUCCC) in Ethiopia with Commissioner of the commission of the Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Ethiopia.

Universities and research centers in Ethiopia through the support of GGGI and also under the presidency of Commissioner of the commission of the Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Ethiopia have proceeded to the launch of the initiative LUCCC. This launch follows a preparatory information mission on LUCCC and an opportunity to present the initiative and to stimulate interest in Universities and research centers.

Then Universities and research center representatives shown their commitments to contribute to the LUCCC implementation, talked about similar initiatives, gaps and threats, before making recommendations for the effective implementation of LUCCC.