From: The role of NGOs in corporate environmental responsibility practice: evidence from Ethiopia
Ethiopian charities/societiesa | Ethiopian resident Charities/Societiesb/Foreign Charitiesc |
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Raise awareness on environmental rights. Conduct research on the protection of environmental rights. Law and policy reform. Provide legal aid to victims of environmental pollution. Work to bring violators of environmental rights to justice. | Implement environmental protection programs, such as afforestation, terracing, water and soil conservation, etc. Undertake studies and organize forums on environmental issues such as climate change, conservation of natural resources, environmental impact of industrial and agricultural activities, etc. Assess environmental protection activities by governmental and non-governmental actors. Educate the public on the utility of environmental protection and the adverse impact of environmental degradation such as destruction of forests, erosion, climate change, etc. Encourage public initiatives to protect the environment through afforestation, terracing, water and soil conservation, protection of wildlife, etc. Conduct studies on industrial and other pollution and forward recommendations. Support synergy between food security and agricultural development endeavours with environmental protection and conservation of natural resources. |