Addis Ababa, November 9, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s Pavilion at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) was officially inaugurated today in Antalya, Türkiye, marking the country’s presence at the global climate summit as it prepares to host COP32 in 2027.
The Pavilion was jointly inaugurated by Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister and COP32 President-Designate Gedion Timothewos (PhD), and Finance Minister Fitsum Assefa (PhD), who also serves as COP32 Chief Negotiator.
The opening ceremony was attended by diplomats, members of the Ethiopian delegation, representatives of partner organizations and other conference participants.
The Ethiopia Pavilion will serve as a platform for the country’s engagement with the international climate community during COP31, ahead of the transition to COP32, which Addis Ababa will host in November 2027.