Addis Ababa, November 14, 2026 (FMC) – Gender equality and women’s inclusion in climate financing featured in discussions between Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance and COP32 Chief Negotiator, Fitsum Assefa (PhD), and Sarah Hendriks of UN Women on the sidelines of COP31.
The two sides exchanged views on gender-responsive budgeting and inclusive climate finance, focusing on the importance of integrating gender equality into climate-related policies and financing approaches.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of Ethiopia and UN Women to continued collaboration in advancing gender equality and ensuring that climate finance and action are inclusive.