Jeffrey D. Sachs (PhD)In the run-up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris, more than 150 governments submitted plans to reduce carbon emissions by 2030. Many observers are asking whether these reductions are deep enough. But there is an even more important question: Will the chosen path to 2030 provide the basis for ending greenhouse-gas emissions later in the century?
Meseret MamoWhen people speak of Ethiopia’s artistic tradition, it’s likely they are referring to the techniques and styles that have predominated Ethiopian art for centuries. What’s more difficult to find, art insiders say, is a culture that appreciates and consumes contemporary Ethiopian art in a meaningful way. Despite the difficulty in bringing about this culture, many in the country’s artistic community are hopeful things will change gradually. EBR’s Meseret Mamo spoke with a few members of the community to explore the economic and social benefits that may come if their vision comes to fruition.
