Addis Ababa, November 11, 2026 (FMC) – Expanding access to climate finance and ensuring that multilateral funding mechanisms deliver greater impact for developing countries were at the centre of Ethiopia’s engagement at a COP31 side event in Antalya, Türkiye.
Minister of Finance and COP32 Chief Negotiator Fitsum Assefa (PhD) delivered remarks at the event, titled “Multilateral Climate Funds: Working Together for Enhanced Access and Greater Impact,” emphasizing the importance of stronger international cooperation in addressing climate finance challenges.
She stressed the need to expand developing countries’ access to multilateral climate funds and enhance their effectiveness in financing the implementation of national climate priorities.
The engagement reflects Ethiopia’s focus on advancing international cooperation and improving climate finance arrangements as it prepares to assume the COP32 Presidency.