Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has underscored that Ethiopia believes tackling the climate crisis demands more than just financial commitments.
“As #COP29 unfolds, Ethiopia emphasizes that addressing the climate crisis requires more than financial targets; it demands equity, common but differentiated responsibility, and historical accountability,” the Premier said on a social media post.
Clear climate finance definitions are essential to track progress, with new goals prioritizing vulnerable regions, especially least developed countries like those in Africa, he added.
PM Abiy also indicated that Ethiopia is advancing its Paris Agreement and COP28 commitments of last. This is done through three initiatives he said. “ the Green Legacy Initiative, which has increased forest cover by 6% with 40 billion seedlings planted to date; an irrigated wheat program that transformed a grain deficit into surplus by 2023; and climate-smart urban projects creating sustainable, greener cities with renewable energy, pedestrian pathways, and electric vehicles.”