Ethiopia Launches Bid to Host 2027 UN Climate Summit

Ethiopia has officially entered the competition to host the 2027 United Nations climate change summit (COP32), competing against Nigeria's bid with Lagos. Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie expressed confidence in Addis Ababa's facilities and connectivity, emphasizing the country's commitment to renewable energy and its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The African Union and regional bodies like IGAD are actively engaging in climate dialogues and summits in Addis Ababa, including the Second Africa Climate Summit and Africa Climate Week, which focus on financing, resilience, and sustainable development for the continent. African leaders, including the AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, have called for fair climate finance, effective technology transfer, and capacity building to support Africa's climate agenda ahead of COP30. The COP29 Presidency is also participating in these events in Ethiopia to ensure commitments translate into practical actions supporting African nations. Hosting the COP summit would provide Ethiopia a significant role in guiding global climate negotiations while subjecting it to increased scrutiny of its climate policies.