Ethiopia Announces COP 32 Candidacies to Be Held in 2027

Addis Ababa, September 8, 2025 (ENA)  -- At the Second Africa Climate Summit, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed proudly announced Ethiopia’s bid to host the COP 32 in 2027, inviting the world to witness Africa’s leadership in climate solutions.

Prime Minister Abiy presented Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative as a prime example of the country's dedication to climate action.

Since its launch in 2019, the initiative has seen the planting of over 48 billion seedlings. This massive reforestation effort has multiple benefits, including cooling the land, protecting soil, restoring watersheds, and creating jobs.

The Prime Minister noted, "where reforestation is not a pilot project, but a culture," emphasizing that this is a sustainable, community-driven effort rather than a temporary program.

The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the ultimate decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

 

Each year, representatives from all countries that are "Parties" to the Convention gather to review progress on climate change, negotiate new agreements, and set future goals.

COP meetings are a critical forum for global climate policy, bringing together governments, scientists, and civil society to address the pressing issue of climate change.

Hosting a COP meeting is a significant undertaking that requires a nation to demonstrate strong climate credentials and the capacity to accommodate thousands of delegates.

Ethiopia's bid for COP 32 in 2027, backed by its ambitious and successful initiatives like the Green Legacy and GERD, signals its readiness to take on a leadership role and "show the world that the continent of origins will also be the continent of solutions."

"We invite the world to Africa’s capital of diplomacy and climate ambition — to witness our solutions and to help shape the future. Let us show the world that the continent of origins will also be the continent of solutions," the premier stated.