Ethiopian Prime Minister Pledges to Put Early Climate Action, Accessible Finance at the Centre of COP32 Presidency

Addis Ababa, November 11, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to placing early climate action, accessible climate finance and stronger community resilience at the centre of its priorities as the incoming COP32 Presidency.

In a social media statement following the opening of the COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Antalya, Türkiye, held under the theme “Towards a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future,” the Prime Minister outlined Ethiopia’s climate priorities and its commitment to advancing international cooperation towards practical climate solutions.

He expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Türkiye for their warm welcome and to Australia for leading the COP31 negotiations.

The Prime Minister emphasized that climate action is an integral part of Ethiopia’s economic policy, essential to protecting livelihoods, strengthening resilience and sustaining development gains.

He highlighted the country’s efforts under the philosophy of Medemer, citing the planting of 56 billion seedlings through the Green Legacy Initiative, alongside advances in renewable energy, sustainable urban development and climate-smart solutions.

The Prime Minister underscored the need to move beyond commitments towards early and practical action, backed by accessible climate finance, stronger early warning systems and increased investment in the resilience of communities most vulnerable to climate impacts.

As the incoming COP32 Presidency, Ethiopia will champion these priorities and work closely with the COP31 Presidency towards a successful outcome of the Antalya conference.

He also extended an invitation to the international community to visit Ethiopia, the Land of Origins, for COP32 in Addis Ababa in 2027.