Ethiopia applies to Host COP32 in 2027
Abiy emphasized the symbolic weight of bringing the summit to Addis Ababa. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Ethiopia has formally applied to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027, as announced by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The bid positions the country as a leader in climate diplomacy and innovation, aiming to bring the summit to Addis Ababa, the seat of the African Union.
- Ethiopia seeks to be the second African nation in recent years to host a COP meeting, following Egypt's COP27 in 2022.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized Africa's potential, highlighting initiatives like the Green Legacy Initiative, which has planted over 48 billion trees since 2019, and the forthcoming Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), expected to deliver over 5,000 megawatts of renewable power.
- Abiy proposed an African Climate Innovation Compact to mobilize resources for 1,000 African solutions in key sectors by 2030, urging global partners to "invest with us because we are visionary."
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Second Africa Climate Summit Opens in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - September 2025
The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) officially opened on Monday, September 8, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, gathering African leaders and global partners. At the summit, the African Union (AU) called for genuine international cooperation to finance Africa's climate adaptation efforts, emphasizing that climate justice is crucial for global action. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed proposed an African Climate Innovation Compact, a continent-wide partnership to foster homegrown solutions to the climate crisis. PM Abiy also announced that Ethiopia has formally applied to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027. The three-day summit aims to help leaders strategize for a greener and more resilient continent.
