Research Article
Assessment of Hydropower Potential for Rural Electrification: A Case Study of the Waleme River
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2025
Pages:
101-108
Received:
31 August 2025
Accepted:
12 September 2025
Published:
9 October 2025
Abstract: The research will focus on the assessment, feasibility, and hydropower potential estimation in the Gedeo zone Dilla Ethiopia with an analysis of the viability of the systems for rural community electrification. Waleme River Catchment is located in the Rift Valley basin, covering an area of around 80 km2 and It extends up to 30 km with a river basin This hydropower plant considers the reliability, sustainability, and environmental protections of supplying electricity to the village, particularly for remote communities where grid extension is not suitable. The hydropower renewable energy system will be the best solution for the off-grid areas. Due to international policy and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, the generation of electricity using renewable energy sources has become more significant. Currently, it is among the most intriguing and eco-friendly technology solutions. The hydropower potential of the site will be analyzed by measuring the gross head with the help of a Geographical Position System (GPS) and stream flow data analysis. The proposed research will be completed within two years with a total estimated budget of 363,075 ETB, by site surveying, data collection, and estimating the hydropower potential of Waleme River and finally the paper will be prepared for publication.
Abstract: The research will focus on the assessment, feasibility, and hydropower potential estimation in the Gedeo zone Dilla Ethiopia with an analysis of the viability of the systems for rural community electrification. Waleme River Catchment is located in the Rift Valley basin, covering an area of around 80 km2 and It extends up to 30 km with a river basin...
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Review Article
A Review on Microplastics Characteristics and Pollution in Tanzania: Mitigating Strategies and Future Perspectives
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2025
Pages:
109-121
Received:
3 September 2025
Accepted:
23 September 2025
Published:
27 October 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijepp.20251305.12
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Abstract: Microplastics (MPs) are, so far, a global issue due to the ill effects they pose to human health and the environment at large. This study merges MPs characteristics which have been found to influence their toxicity. The study also unveils extent of MP researches in Tanzania and methodologies that were employed in the global context, showing extent of pollution, sources and factors leading to MPs pollution. On the long run, the study makes it clear that the country is not an island to the challenge posed by MP pollution: it also reveals how much the country has so far done to mitigate the problem. Eventually, the study provides a way forward, revealing inadequate awareness and enforcement gaps to be the major bottlenecks in the battle against MPs pollution. Creating public awareness on the negative side of plastics, and plastics waste management, and responsibility on how to care for the environment, as well as launching new researches, are deemed to be critical activities and right approaches towards lessening the effects of MPs pollution.
Abstract: Microplastics (MPs) are, so far, a global issue due to the ill effects they pose to human health and the environment at large. This study merges MPs characteristics which have been found to influence their toxicity. The study also unveils extent of MP researches in Tanzania and methodologies that were employed in the global context, showing extent ...
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Review Article
Linking Climate Change Research to the Paris Agreement and NDCs: Evidence from Agriculture and Livestock Sectors in East Africa
Dominico Benedicto Kilemo*
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2025
Pages:
122-137
Received:
16 September 2025
Accepted:
5 October 2025
Published:
31 October 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijepp.20251305.13
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Abstract: Climate change is projected to have severe impacts on developing countries, including East African countries whose economies depend on climate sensitive sectors such as agriculture and livestock. While the Paris Agreement (PA) and nationally determined contributions (NDCs) emphasize both mitigation and adaptation, the extent to which East African countries align their national research agenda and policies with these frameworks remains underexplored. This study presents a systematic review aimed at analyzing the connection between regional climate research and the implementation of the PA and NDCs with a particular focus on agriculture and livestock production. A Google Scholar search conducted on March 22, 2025, identified 1,000 documents, of which 70 met the inclusion criteria. The review examines bibliometric trends and key thematic areas, including NDC commitments, geographic coverage of studies, reported climate impacts, and the alignment of adaptation and mitigation strategies with the goals of the PA. Findings reveal that climate change research in East Africa is geographically skewed, with Kenya and Tanzania accounting for most studies, while countries like Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo are significantly underrepresented. Drought, heat stress, and reduced rainfall were the most frequently reported climate indicators. Adaptation strategies commonly cited include livelihood diversification, improved livestock and crop practices, and irrigation. However, the effectiveness of these strategies is often constrained by limited institutional support and socio-economic barriers. Notably, mitigation in agriculture and livestock sectors receives limited attention, despite the sectors’ growing contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, most studies do not explicitly engage with NDC frameworks, indicating a weak science–policy interface. This review concludes that while significant research exists, it is unevenly distributed, lacks integration with policy, and pays insufficient attention to mitigation. To support effective and inclusive climate action, East African countries should strengthen institutional capacity, enhance policy-research alignment, and invest in underrepresented regions and low-carbon agricultural and livestock production systems.
Abstract: Climate change is projected to have severe impacts on developing countries, including East African countries whose economies depend on climate sensitive sectors such as agriculture and livestock. While the Paris Agreement (PA) and nationally determined contributions (NDCs) emphasize both mitigation and adaptation, the extent to which East African c...
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