Hello everyone, I am sorry for the late report I have been on tight circumstances.

In this report I wanted to tell about some of the generally unseen natural features of Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa is a greatly diverse capital with a large number of inhabitants. As its name (which means new flower) indicates Addis is a really green society to live in.  However, as the population of the city and industry keep growing, the city is losing that fertility and beauty that gave it its name upon its inception as the capital of Ethiopia.

A fascinating river, Kebena River, crosses the city as it starts from one end in the neighborhood named after the river itself to Akaki Kaliti area and reaches the end of the city. Although this is a great natural beauty to have in a city, the river has not been well kept and preserved for the aesthetic value of the city.

The other thing that most don?t know of the city is its cool air and natural breeze. Although Ethiopia falls within the region of maximum direct insulation in the world, its high altitude and dense trees have kept it covered from the sun rays for a long time with an average temperature from 19 – 22 degree Celsius year out.

Although the temperature is still within this range, as trees are getting cut off for buildings to get erected and the number of cars with exhaust problems rising in the city polluting the atmosphere, the sun rays have begun to affect Addis?s cool air, one that has for many years made visitors think that there was a natural AC keeping things just right.  

 As the youth of any society are to take over and lead their respective communities. Addis Ababa youth have done a few things to keep its positive view. Different Rotract clubs and school environmental clubs have organized tree planning projects around the city. Although this has been a great deed I believe there is more to be done.

One of the most principal problems is raising public awareness and working to preserve the natural beauty of the city. As Tunza ambassador I hope to contribute some positive level to this issue.