Impressive Strides in Implementing Climate-Resilient Green Economy Strategy Equip Ethiopia to Host Africa Climate Summit: Ministry of Water & Energy

Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia's remarkable strides in implementing its Climate-Resilient Green Economy Strategy qualifies the country to host the Second Africa Climate Summit, according to Ministry of Water and Energy.

Ethiopia's Climate-Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy focuses on integrating climate resilience into all sectors of the economy, particularly agriculture, forestry, energy, and transportation.

Water and Energy State Minister Sultan Welle said Ethiopia has been undertaking various endeavors to ensure its ambition of realizing the Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy which is a key component of the Ten-year Development Plan.

According to the state minister, the success gained in building a green economy enables Ethiopia to host the Second African Climate Summit that will be held in Addis Ababa from September 8 –10, 2025 under the theme "Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa's Resilient and Green Development".

The summit seeks to center Africa’s ambition and homegrown solutions, positioning the continent as a driving force in the global climate response, it was learned .

Sultan affirmed that Ethiopia is building its economy based on mitigating climate change impacts, emphasizing the endeavors being undertaken on renewable energy to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impact of climate change.

He further stated that the significant success gained in renewable energy and Green Legacy Initiative showcases the government’s strong commitment in building a climate resilient green economy.

For the state minister, the endeavors being undertaken to realize the climate resilient green economy has been boosting agricultural production and productivity.

The strategy has been also showcasing Ethiopia’s unwavering commitment in mitigating climate change impacts.

Ethiopia has taken big steps in hydropower, wind, and solar energy and Green Legacy initiatives, symbolizing its commitment to realizing climate resilient green economy and sustainable development, Sultan elaborated.

Over the past six years, over 40 billion seedlings were planted as part of the Green Legacy Initiative, demonstrating the country's enduring commitment to mitigating climate change impacts.

This initiative was launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with the aim to combat deforestation, increase forest coverage, and promote climate resilience.