Ethiopia Advances Africa’s Climate Agenda, Calls for Justice, and Showcases Green Solutions

Addis Ababa, September 8, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia is presenting its achievements and experiences in climate action while using its role as host of the Second African Climate Change Conference to push for fair compensation and justice for Africa, according to the nation’s Government Communication Service (GCS).

In a statement released today, GCS underscored that the conference offers Ethiopia a platform to demonstrate how national initiatives can contribute to both domestic resilience and the continent’s collective climate agenda.

Central to Ethiopia’s achievements is its ambitious Green Legacy program, which has seen more than 48 billion seedlings planted in the past seven years. A record-breaking single-day campaign planted over 700 million seedlings, underscoring the strong community-driven nature of the initiative and positioning it as a global model of environmental stewardship.

Beyond reforestation, Ethiopia is pursuing integrated climate solutions. The Addis Ababa riverside development project is revitalizing tributaries of the Awash River that flow from the Entoto highlands, transforming riverbanks into clean, attractive, and recreational spaces while improving water quality. According to GCS, this approach offers lessons in sustainable urban renewal for other countries.

Ethiopia’s investment in renewable energy is another area of progress. Cross-border infrastructure allows the country to export power to Djibouti, Sudan, Kenya, and Tanzania, strengthening regional cooperation. Domestically, renewable energy expansion is reducing dependence on fuelwood and curbing deforestation.

The country is also transitioning its transport sector toward clean energy. Incentives introduced in recent years have facilitated the use of more than 100,000 electric vehicles, reducing emissions and easing pressure on traditional biomass energy sources.

As the host of the conference, Ethiopia is positioning the summit as a forum not only for showcasing solutions but also for advancing Africa’s united call for climate justice. The GCS emphasized that Africa suffers disproportionately from climate change despite being the lowest contributor to global emissions, making fair compensation and corrective measures essential.

It added that Ethiopia, reflecting its well-known hospitality, is committed to ensuring the summit delivers meaningful and practical outcomes that strengthen Africa’s collective voice in global climate negotiations.