Africa-Press – Ethiopia. Ethiopia has achieved a significant diplomatic success, securing the official endorsement of the Africa Group of Negotiators (AGN) to host the 32nd UN Climate Change Conference (COP32) in Addis Ababa in 2027.
This decision, formally communicated to the UNFCCC Secretariat today, positioning Ethiopia at the forefront of global climate diplomacy, according to Ministry of Planning and Development.
Recall the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) hosted in Ethiopia in September 2025 , attracting over 26,000 participants, adopting the Addis Ababa Declaration that Becomes a Unified African Stance.
Ethiopia’s envoy to Brazil, Ambassador Leulseged, emphasized Ethiopia’s commitment to advancing African-led climate solutions.
The success of ACS2 shifted Africa’s narrative “from being portrayed as a victim of climate change to being recognized as a leader, innovator, and provider of climate solutions,” the ambassador added.
The Addis Ababa Declaration on Climate Change and Call for Action, which emerged from ACS2, was cited as the unified continental position now guiding Africa’s engagement in global climate talks.
Further reinforcing the continent’s proactive approach, the Ambassador detailed new structural outcomes championed by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister: the Africa Climate Innovation Compact (ACIC) and the African Climate Facility (ACF).
These initiatives are designed to mobilize USD 50 billion annually by 2030 to scale up Africa-led climate solutions and accelerate green investments across the continent, it was learnt.
Ambassador Leulseged commended the African Union Commission’s leadership and reaffirming Ethiopia’s dedication to translating the ACS2 outcomes into tangible results.
This commitment aims to strengthen Africa’s global climate leadership in the lead-up to, and during, COP32 in Addis Ababa.
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