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Conservation Strategies for Disappearing Lakes in Africa: Insights from Lake Haramaya, Ethiopia
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- 1. Ethiopia Biodiversity Institute, Harar Biodiversity Center, Harar kebele 16, Hareri Hizb, Ethiopia.
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Abstract: Lake Haramaya, once a crucial freshwater reservoir in Ethiopia, has suffered ecological collapse due to climate change, unsustainable land use, and groundwater depletion. This review synthesizes research on the lake’s decline, conservation gaps, and restoration strategies. By comparing Lake Haramaya to other disappearing lakes in Africa, we identify policy failures, hydrological mismanagement, and socio-economic consequences. Effective restoration requires integrating community-driven conservation, policy interventions, and sustainable water management practices. These findings provide valuable insights for conserving similar degraded lakes worldwide.
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- 10.35940/ijies.B1866.12070725
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- 2319-9598
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2025-07-15Manuscript received on 30 June 2025 | First Revised Manuscript received on 07 July 2025 | Second Revised Manuscript received on 10 July 2025 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 July 2025 | Manuscript published on 30 July 2025.
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