My Lifelong Journey from Livestock Caretaker to a Climate Change Advocate

Abstract

The main purpose of writing this book is to share my lifelong experiences gained throughout the years covering major topics including the environment and climate change that I felt are important to share with my readers. The topics depict my accumulated knowledge and skills and the challenges I faced indicating how each of us go through ups and downs in life. Much of the discussion focuses on my exposure to tough and successful times in Ethiopia, Sweden and in 30 other countries around the globe. The second purpose of preparing this book is to inform my readers about the Ethio-Swedish historical links and current relationships and to answer a primary question that comes to mind, and that is: 'what can we learn from Sweden' (how Sweden handle environment and adopt climate change) as well as to thank the Swedish people and government for their kind provision of scholarships and funds for my higher education, research, community development and overall well-being throughout the years I have lived there. I am hoping that my life's autobiography covered in this book will inspire communities and especially young people to be able to walk on the right path and achieve their dreams in life. Besides, I hope it will enlighten my readers about the causes and effects of the on-going human activities on the natural, biophysical and human environments in Ethiopia, Sweden and other countries around the globe.

About the Author

Dr. Mengistu Woube has worked as Lecturer, Senior Researcher, Trainer, Advisor, Director and Manager, Established and Led an NGO, Commercial Farm and a Consulting Firm. Lived, Worked and Presented Papers in 30 countries through International Conferences, Symposiums, Workshops, Interviewed on Several Topics by 12 TV and Radio Stations. Member of the 9 Professional Associations and Obtained Grants from 14 National and International Fund-Giving Organizations, in addition to publishing six books and several articles.