Ethiopia is poised to host the UN's 2027 climate summit (COP32), a decision endorsed by the Africa Group of Negotiators during COP30 in Brazil. This selection highlights Ethiopia's growing diplomatic influence despite ongoing internal security challenges.

• The African Union (AU), headquartered in Addis Ababa, has provided Ethiopia extensive experience in hosting major international events.
• Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, aims to showcase Ethiopia's environmental commitment, including a ban on internal combustion engine vehicles.
• Uncertainty continues for COP31 in 2026, with Australia and Turkey both bidding to host, potentially leading to the conference defaulting to Bonn, Germany.