Ethiopia Leverages COP31 to Build Momentum for Successful COP32 Hosting: Foreign Minister

Addis Ababa, November 9, 2026 (ENA)— Ethiopia is using its participation in the ongoing COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye, to advance preparations for hosting COP32 in 2027, strengthen international partnerships and contribute to effective global climate negotiations, Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos said.

Ethiopia is stepping up diplomatic engagement and practical preparations for COP32.

Moreover, the East African nation is seeking to translate its participation in the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) into a strong foundation for successfully hosting the landmark global climate summit in 2027.

 

Speaking at the inauguration of Ethiopia's national pavilion in Antalya, Foreign Minister, Gedion Timotheos said the country has set clear priorities for its engagement at COP31, with a particular focus on contributing to effective negotiations, exchanging experiences and building partnerships ahead of assuming the COP32 presidency.

He emphasized that Ethiopia's engagement goes beyond showcasing its climate initiatives, highlighting the country's commitment to helping advance international climate action and ensuring a successful transition toward the next global climate conference.

In this regard, Ethiopia will work closely with Türkiye and Australia to support constructive negotiations and strengthen the groundwork for COP32.

The Ethiopian pavilion, meanwhile, will serve as a strategic platform to showcase the country's climate initiatives, share its experiences and achievements, and engage international partners through a series of panel discussions.

 

It will also provide an opportunity to mobilize broader international participation in COP32, while reinforcing Ethiopia's ambition to make the 2027 summit a meaningful platform for advancing global climate commitments and cooperation.

Gedion further disclosed that practical preparations for COP32 are already underway, with the designated Ethiopian team using COP31 to gain firsthand experience, exchange institutional knowledge and build the organizational capacity required to host the high-level international gathering.

He also expressed appreciation to Brazil, which hosted COP30, for facilitating experience-sharing and knowledge transfer, describing the opportunity as valuable to Ethiopia's preparations.

The 32nd session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) is scheduled to take place in Ethiopia in 2027, marking a significant milestone for Africa's climate diplomacy and global engagement.

 

Ethiopia's hosting of COP32 will make it the first African country since Morocco hosted COP22 in 2016 to welcome the global climate summit, placing the country and the African continent at the center of international climate negotiations.

As preparations gather momentum, Ethiopia's participation in COP31 signals its determination to use the upcoming summit not only as a major diplomatic responsibility but also as an opportunity to amplify Africa's climate priorities and strengthen international cooperation.