In-depth study of existing climate adaptation strategies, including policies and technologies to mitigate extreme weather events (A Case Study of Addis Ababa)

Abstract

Climate change can be caused either by nature or by man-made. Worldwide studies show that human activity is the main cause of greenhouse gas emission. Whichever the cause could be, climate change is a key threat of human life, particularly in the developing countries, the risk of human life is high. In this regard, Ethiopia is one of the developing countries and therefore the suffering it receives from climate change is becoming very serious. The study aims at identifying the threat and impact of climate change and any related issues that hinder the people from maintaining their habits with particular focus of climate change in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. Flooding and landslides attributed 40% of loss of green spaces in Addis Ababa and 90% of industries discharge their waste directly into nearby rivers. The average age of vehicles on the city’s roads is found to be 17years. Among the vehicles in the city, 50% generate nearly 90% of hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions. Finally, possible solutions that could mitigate the climate change in Addis Ababa were recommended.