Ethiopia, Canada Explore Stronger Climate Partnership

Addis Ababa, November 14, 2026 (ENA)— Ethiopia and Canada are exploring opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation on climate action, with a focus on climate resilience, sustainable development and shared priorities ahead of COP32, which Ethiopia will host in 2027.

Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance and COP32 Chief Negotiator, Fitsum Assefa, held talks with Canada’s Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature, Julie Dabrusin, on strengthening collaboration to address shared climate challenges and advance common priorities.

The discussions reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening bilateral partnership and international cooperation in support of Ethiopia’s vision for COP32.

 

By hosting COP32 in 2027, Ethiopia seeks to translate its growing diplomatic engagement into greater climate investment, green development partnerships and stronger African representation in global climate negotiations.

Preparations for the landmark conference in Addis Ababa in November 2027 are already gaining momentum on the diplomatic front.

Ethiopia is using the ongoing COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, to forge strategic partnerships, champion Africa’s climate priorities and build international support for an action-oriented COP32.

 

For Ethiopia, hosting the 32nd UN Climate Change Conference represents far more than the responsibility of staging one of the world's most consequential international gatherings.