Addis Ababa, August 12, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia has been engaged in expanding renewable energy development to combat the impacts of climate change, State Minister of Water and Energy, Sultan Walli, revealed.
The Ministry of Water and Energy is holding a pre-summit exhibition in preparation for the second African Climate Summit in Addis Ababa.
The two-day exhibition aims to highlight efforts being undertaken in the sector to realize a sustainable and low-carbon renewable energy initiative for both Ethiopia and Africa.
Opening the exhibition, Water and Energy State Minister, Sultan Wolle, said that the exhibition serves as a platform for sharing innovative solutions, knowledge, and experiences that can lead to sustainable development in the water and energy sector.
He stated that Ethiopia is undertaking a range of initiatives aimed at preventing and alleviating the consequences of climate change, highlighting the successful efforts of the Green Legacy Initiative, which promotes a sustainable green development strategy.
The State Minister also noted that the country has focused on preventing and alleviating the climate change impacts by expanding renewable energy development, and he assured that this focus will continue to be reinforced.
The State Minister emphasized that both exhibitors and visitors would have the chance to participate in discussions and explore cutting-edge technologies that may assist in alleviating the impacts of climate change.
The exhibition is anticipated to facilitate the groundwork for the forthcoming Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa next month, underscoring the vital connection between water and energy in attaining climate resilience, as reported by local news agency ENA.