Belém, Brazil – 22 November 2025 : Ethiopia has been officially announced as the host of the 32nd UN Climate Change Conference COP32 during the COP30 Closing Plenary in Belém, Brazil, a landmark achievement for both Ethiopia and the African continent.
This decision brings the world’s largest annual climate gathering back to Africa in November 2027, with Addis Ababa set to become the global center of climate diplomacy.
In Ethiopia’s acceptance statement,H.E Mr. Seyoum Mekonen, State Minister of Planning and Development, underscored the nation’s strong track record in hosting major global conferences.
Ethiopia’s world-class infrastructure, modern conference facilities, and seamless international connectivity through Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, serving 130+ global destinations, position Addis Ababa to successfully welcome over 60,000 delegates from governments, multilateral organizations, civil society, academia, youth groups, and the private sector.
Ethiopia emphasized that COP32 will showcase Africa’s ambition, innovation, and collective voice in shaping global climate policy. The country aims to reframe outdated narratives that portray Africa only as a climate victim or passive recipient of aid.
Instead, Ethiopia calls for genuine partnership, fair and accessible climate finance, and transformative green investments that uplift all developing countries and contribute to shared global prosperity.
COP32 will be designed as an inclusive, solution-driven, and impactful conference, accelerating global climate action and advancing ambitious reporting frameworks, implementation mechanisms, and accountability structures.
” Ethiopia welcomes the world to Addis Ababa, the Land of Orgines and the Home of Climate Action and Green Transformation.”
Ethiopia plans to highlight its bold national climate initiatives, including the Green Legacy, one of the world’s largest reforestation programs, alongside major advances in renewable energy and the transition toward a green and climate-resilient economy.
Preparations for COP32 have already begun. Ethiopia will work closely with the UNFCCC, all Parties, regional institutions, and global partners to deliver a successful, ambitious, and transformative COP.
As the world prepares for COP31 in Türkiye (co-led with Australia) in 2026, the road to COP32 Addis Ababa 2027 is set to become one of the most influential chapters in advancing just, equitable, and scalable climate solutions worldwide.
