Ethiopia Calls for Stronger International Cooperation on Climate Finance

Addis Ababa, November 10, 2026 (ENA)— Ethiopia has called for stronger international cooperation to improve developing countries’ access to climate finance and enhance the effectiveness of multilateral climate funds in addressing their priorities.

The call was made by Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance and COP32 Chief Negotiator, Fitsum Assefa, during a side event titled “Multilateral Climate Funds: Working Together for Enhanced Access and Greater Impact” held on the sidelines of COP31.

Fitsum emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration among international partners and improving the accessibility and effectiveness of multilateral climate financing mechanisms.

She highlighted the need for climate funds to better respond to the priorities of developing countries and support their efforts to address the impacts of climate change.

The discussion comes as Ethiopia prepares to host COP32 in Addis Ababa in November 2027, with the country seeking to promote stronger international partnerships and advance climate action.