Addis Ababa, November 10, 2026 (FMC) – Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie has held discussions with senior climate and urban development figures on expanding cooperation in climate action, improving cities’ access to climate finance and advancing sustainable urban development.
The discussions took place on the sidelines of the UN Climate Summit (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, where the Mayor met with Professor Anthony Okon Nyong, Director of Climate Change at the African Development Bank, and Anne Hidalgo, Ambassador of the Global Covenant of Mayors and former Mayor of Paris.
In a social media post following the meetings, Mayor Adanech noted that the discussions focused on improving cities’ direct access to climate finance, strengthening their capacity to prepare and implement projects, and expanding cooperation through the exchange of experiences and lessons in green development, riverside development, urban regeneration and urban agriculture.
She also underscored Addis Ababa’s opportunity, as host city of COP32, to provide a platform for African cities to present their shared climate priorities, financing needs and development agendas with a unified voice.
The Mayor further emphasized the importance of collective engagement in advancing the development priorities of African cities, improving access to climate finance and expanding technological cooperation.
It is known that Ethiopia is set to host COP32 in Addis Ababa in November 2027.