{"id":836,"date":"2023-10-27T11:08:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T11:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tari.gov.et\/?p=836"},"modified":"2024-11-21T06:43:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T06:43:05","slug":"836","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tari.gov.et\/?p=836","title":{"rendered":"Natural Resources Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Natural Resources Research Directorate (NRRD) is one of five research directorates at the Tigray Agricultural Research Institute (TARI). With a network of six pool and two specialized soil research centers strategically located across Tigray&#8217;s diverse agro-ecologies, NRRD is dedicated to advancing natural resource management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To contribute to the sustainable development of Tigray by generating and applying innovative solutions for the effective management of forest, soil, water, and wildlife resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Tigray where natural resources are sustainably managed, and communities are resilient to climate change and environmental degradation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3ac8a507bbd2e4462beba7244e690554 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key <strong>Research Priorities<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Forestry and Environmental Conservation<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plantation forestry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agroforestry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Degraded land rehabilitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-timber forest products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timber characterization and utilization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bioenergy and biochemicals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forest protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental pollution and waste management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural forest ecology and management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aquatic and wetland ecosystem management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wildlife conservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate Science and Geospatial Technologies<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Climate change adaptation and mitigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hydrological Sciences<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Groundwater hydrology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surface water hydrology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water resources engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reservoir management and hydropower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irrigation and drainage engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spate irrigation and water harvesting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Water Supply and Wastewater Management<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water supply, sanitation, and hygiene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urban drainage and wastewater management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water reuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Soil Science and Plant Nutrition<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Soil chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Soil biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Soil resource survey and land evaluation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Soil and water conservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Watershed management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Soil Laboratory Services<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soil chemistry and physics analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil biology analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improved livelihoods:<\/strong> Our research has led to increased agricultural productivity and income for farmers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced environmental sustainability:<\/strong> Our interventions have contributed to soil conservation, water quality improvement, and biodiversity protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capacity building:<\/strong> We have trained numerous researchers, extension workers, and farmers in sustainable natural resource management practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policy influence:<\/strong> Our research findings have informed policy decisions at regional and national levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Commitment NRRD is committed to generating and disseminating knowledge, developing innovative technologies, and building capacity to address the region&#8217;s pressing natural resource challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our dedicated team of researchers, technicians, and support staff possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in various fields of natural resource management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NRRD is actively engaged in partnerships with local communities, government agencies, academic institutions, and international organizations. These collaborations enable us to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Share knowledge and expertise<\/strong>: We work closely with local communities to share knowledge and best practices in natural resource management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Co-develop solutions<\/strong>: We collaborate with stakeholders to develop tailored solutions that address specific needs and challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implement innovative projects<\/strong>: We partner with organizations to implement innovative projects that promote sustainable development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor and evaluate impact<\/strong>: We track the impact of our work to ensure that our interventions are effective and sustainable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through our research, capacity building, and outreach activities, NRRD is making a significant contribution to the sustainable development of Tigray. We are committed to empowering communities, protecting the environment, and securing a prosperous future for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Collaborate with Us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome collaborations with researchers, institutions, and organizations worldwide. Potential areas for collaboration include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joint research projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity building workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge sharing and dissemination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visit Our Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our state-of-the-art research facilities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accredited and equipped laboratories for soil, water, and plant analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensive field stations for conducting experiments and monitoring ecological processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A dedicated team of technical researchers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Join Us in Shaping a Sustainable Future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By working together, we can address the challenges facing Tigray&#8217;s natural resources and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Natural Resources Research Directorate (NRRD) is one of the five research directorates of Tigray Agricultural Research Institute (TARI).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1004,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-836","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-research-directorates"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tari.gov.et\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tari.gov.et\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tari.gov.et\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tari.gov.et\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tari.gov.et\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=836"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/www.tari.gov.et\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/836\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1799,"href":"https:\/\/www.tari.gov.et\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/836\/revisions\/1799"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tari.gov.et\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tari.gov.et\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tari.gov.et\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=836"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tari.gov.et\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}