FOCUS OF STUDY This study examines the integration of national climate policy in Ethiopia, particularly focusing on the Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) policy introduced in 2011. It analyzes the progress and barriers to Climate Policy Integration (CPI), emphasizing the need for coordinated actions across various sectors. The research highlights the challenges posed by siloed institutional cultures and fluctuating governance structures, which hinder effective policy implementation. Through qualitative methods, including document analysis and interviews with key informants, the study reveals that while there has been some advancement in integrating climate goals into development policies, significant obstacles remain. These include inconsistent policy framing, competing economic priorities, and inadequate climate finance. The findings stress the importance of a stable governance framework and enhanced cooperation among policy actors to foster a holistic approach to climate policy. POLICY RECOMMENDATION Ethiopia should restore the environmental ministry’s status to facilitate better climate policy coordination and ensure consistent funding and scientific expertise. Additionally, an organized information-sharing framework is essential to enhance collaboration and reduce inconsistencies across climate policies. FOCUS OF STUDY The study focuses on developing a low-cost, LiDAR-based flood risk communication viewer that enhances public understanding of flood risks through dynamic, three-dimensional visualizations. It addresses the limitations of traditional 2D flood maps, which often fail to effectively convey the severity and dynamics of flooding. By utilizing high-resolution point clouds and advanced algorithms, the proposed method enables hyper-local, geometrically accurate representations of flood scenarios, including variations in water color, texture, and motion. The research highlights the need for improved risk communication strategies, particularly in urban areas prone to flooding, and demonstrates the effectiveness of 3D visualizations in engaging community members and facilitating better evacuation and preparedness decisions. POLICY RECOMMENDATION The authors recommend adopting 3D visualization tools for flood risk communication to replace traditional 2D maps. This approach should be integrated into public awareness campaigns to enhance understanding and compliance with evacuation orders, especially in vulnerable communities. Zhu, Jing, Debra F. Laefer, Raul P. Lejano, Peter Gmelch, Evan O’Keeffe, Kshitij Chandna. “From 2D to 3D: Flood risk communication in a flood-prone neighborhood via dynamic, isometric street views.” Progress in Disaster Science (2025): 100419. Laefer, Debra F., Evan O’Keeffe, Kshitij Chandna, Kim Hertz, Jing Zhu, Raul Lejano, Anh Vu Vo, Michela Bertolotto, Ulrich Ofterdinger. “Low-Cost, LiDAR-Based, Dynamic, Flood Risk Communication Viewer.” Remote Sensing 17.4 (2025): 592. 18 Scholarly Showcase
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