The proclamation to amend the Definition of Powers and Duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamaion of 2015.

“The objective of this Proclamation is to ensure that the country and its communities obtain fair and equitable share from the benefits arising out of the use of genetic resources so as to promote the conservation and sustainable utilization of the country’s biodiversity resources”. The Proclamation applies on access to genetic resources found in in situ or ex situ conditions and community knowledge.

This Proclamation applies to any prescribed seed specified by the Agency, Without prejudice to Sub-Article (I) of this Article, the Provisions of this Proclamation shall not apply to a seed produced by a farmer, and sold directly to another farmer; However; this Proclmation shall apply on any producer or farmer, processor, distributor and retailor who advertised seed to engage in a sale of seeds; Unless the seed is used for planting purpose, the provisions of this Proclamation shall not apply to seeds of plants intended for other purposes. This proclamation arises as a need to designate governmental bodies which support, advise and control individuals and organizations engaged in production, processing, import, export, sale, and distiibution of quality seeds.

A proclamation to ratify the Cartegena protocol on biosafety. The protocol was adopted on the 20th day of january 2000. The Environmental Protection Authority is authorized to take, in cooperation with the appropriate Federal, Regional and city government organs, actions necessary to implement the Protocol.

A proclamation to ratify the kyoto protocol on the reduction of greenhouse gases.The Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change, adopted and ratified by the house of peoples’ representatives of Ethiopia.

The Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Regional State Agricultural Research Institute is established as an autonomous regional body of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Regional State. The institute shall be accountable to the regional agricultural research board and to the regional rural development coordination bureau. The institute shall among other things generate, develop, and adapt agricultural technologies towards making the agricultural research system of regions more efficient.

The Geological Survey of Ethiopia is re-established as an autonomous federal government organ having its own juridical personality. The survey shall be accountable to the Ministry of mines and energy. “The objective of the Survey shall be to undertake studies and surveys about the earth’s crust and mineral contained in it, applying earth science techniques and to prospect for, explore, and, estimate and delineate mineral deposits”.

The constitution of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia grants the state and its people exclusive rights to the ownership and control of lands, as well as the empowerment to administer lands and other natural resources. This proclamation states the genereal provisions on land administration, contents of a land administration law, conditions of land administration, and miscellaneous provisions.

The Proclamation applies to documents authenticated and registered by organs of the Regional Government authorized by respective Regional laws; organs of the Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa City Governments authorized under this Proclamation; the Ministry of Foreign affairs, Ethiopian embassies and Consular Office; Commanders of divisions of the defence force; and heads of federal prisons.

The proclamation aims to bridge the gap of absence of a comprehensive legislation guiding the organization and management of cooperative societies. This is to ensure the maximization of the potential benefits accruable through formation of cooperatives. The proclamation highlights the objectives of a society, guiding principles, formation and registration, juridical personality and responsibility, among others.

The proclamation to ratify the Basel convention amendment by the house of peoples’ representatives of Ethiopia.

The proclamation to amend the Definition of Powers and Duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamaion of 2010.

The transitional government of Ethiopia recognizes the need to facilitate private sector participation in the capital formation, technology acquisition, and marketing of minerals. This is to drive the contribution of the sector to economic development, and the bnefit of the populace. The Proclamation applies to and governs the conduct of all mining operations
and related activities within the territory of Ethiopia. It details mining rights, pre development rights, discovery, and development rights, among other key frontiers.

The proclamation applies nationwide. It contains detailed information on rights and incentives of private, and community forest developers, obligations, rights of association, as well as a clear distinction about the classifications of state forest. It is issued in recognition of the crucial role played by forests in mitigating against the adverse effects of climate change.

The proclamation establishes the tourism commission as an autonomous federal government public institution, accountable to the council of ministers. The commission has a sole objective of promoting and developing tourism in the country.

The constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia gives the state and people exclusive rights to own and administer lands. It is also deemed necesaary, among other things, to have a database of different land holdings type, encourage more women to own lands as a tool for increased agricultural production, and create the necessary framework to improve the land use rights of farmers. This proclamation applies to all land found in the southern nations, nationalities, and peoples’ region. The Proclamation defines the right to acquire, free of charge, rural land by peasants, pastoralists and semi-pastoralists engaged in agriculture; it also makes provisions for the equal rights of women with respect to land and provides for the protection of such rights. It avails rural youths, who wish to engage in agriculture the right to get and use rural land which is possessed by the community or government. The Proclamation also defines special rights of other disadvantaged persons.

It is acknowledged that endeavors towards attaining social and economic development in the country could be accompanied by adverse effects on the environment; the duty to protect the environment and the general health and wellbeing should fall on every citizen. This proclamation thus issues directives and detailed guidelines on crucial aspects of pollution control, including; management of hazardous waste, chemical, and radioactive materials, control of pollution, management of municipal waste, environmental standards, and environmental inspectors.

As a tool to drive economic development, the government of Ethiopia resolves to change the role and participation of the state in the economy, and to create an enabling environment for the expansion and thrive of the private sector players. The Privatization of public enterprises is thus proclaimed; with the objectives to generate revenue required for financing develop ment activities undertaken by the Government; to change the role and participation of the Government in the economy to enable it exert more effort on activities requiring its attention; and to promote the Country’s economic development
through encouraging the expansion of the private sector.

This Proclamation applies to all urban centers within Ethiopia with regards to urban land. The Proclamation clearly details the fundamental principles of lease and specifies that no person may acquire urban land other than the lease holding system provided under this Proclamation. The Proclamation sets out the tender and allotment procedures, administration of urban land leaseholdings, as well as powers and duties

The objective of the Institute is to ensure the appropriate conservation and utilization of the country’s biodiversity. The proclamation amends the institute of biodiversity conservation and research establishment proclamation of 1998 as an issue of necessity. It alters the form of a number of articles and sections, repeals some, and adds other suitable articles.