Sustainable Land Management (SLM): A compilation of SLM technologies and approaches for the Lowland Soil Rehabilitation Project in Ethiopia

Documented by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, this compilation consists of three SLM practices for rehabilitating dry valleys employed across Ethiopia. Technologies such as ‘Water-spreading Weirs’ and ‘Masonry Check Dams’ and approaches such as ‘Participatory Rehabilitation of Dry Valleys’ represent a response to the needs and conditions of Ethiopia’s degraded landscapes. The practices have been published on the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) global database to enhance adoption.

By documenting and disseminating these SLM technologies, this compilation aims to support the efforts of policymakers, practitioners, and communities working to safeguard Ethiopia’s soil health and agricultural productivity. It is our hope that this resource will contribute to informed decision-making, foster knowledge exchange, and ultimately help build a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector in Ethiopia.