Prime Minister Abiy Emphasizes Need for Enhancing Africa’s Share of Global Energy Investment

 

Addis Ababa, April 16, 2025 (ENA)— Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, on the P4G Viet Nam Summit 2025, held under the theme “Sustainable and People-Centred Green Transition,” emphasized key action points essential for advancing climate action.

First, the Premier said we must prioritize climate finance by securing adequate, predictable, and sustainable resources.

Second, the Prime Minister underlined that: “We must significantly increase Africa’s share of global energy investment, from the current 2% to 20% by 2030, to support sustainable development and safeguard the continent’s critical ecosystems.”

 

He added urgent measures are needed to protect nature by combating biodiversity loss and land degradation.

This includes funding grassroots initiatives like the Green Legacy Initiative and ensuring fair and equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms for local communities, Prime Minister Abiy shared on social media pages.