Through this agreement, the ECA commits to mobilizing its technical expertise, public policy analysis capacities and convening power to support the organization of COP32. The stated objective is clear: to help elevate Africa’s priorities in international climate negotiations and strengthen the impact of the expected outcomes in terms of climate action, according to a statement by the UN institution. The ECA specifies that the partnership will cover the entire process, from the preparation phase through implementation and follow-up of commitments. For Ethiopia, the prospective host country of COP32, the agreement represents a strategic lever to ensure the success of the conference and to assert its role as an African diplomatic platform on major global issues. Beyond logistical considerations, this partnership forms part of a broader dynamic aimed at better integrating the realities and priorities of the African continent into the international climate agenda.

Source: Ethiopian News December 22, 2025 23:44 UTC