Ethiopia and UNDP discuss climate cooperation at COP31
Ethiopian officials met with UNDP representatives at COP31 to discuss climate finance and development strategies. The discussions focused on preparing for Ethiopia's upcoming presidency of COP32 in 2027.
Why it matters
This highlights the diplomatic efforts of developing nations to secure international climate funding and leadership roles in global environmental governance.
Ethiopia’s Finance Minister and COP32 Chief Negotiator, Fitsum Assefa, and UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo highlighted key issues, including climate finance, investment, and resilience, in a bilateral meeting at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya.
The meeting reviewed the partnership and exchanged views on how to advance Addis Ababa’s climate and development priorities.
Particular attention was given to the role of climate finance and investment in supporting the implementation of national priorities and strengthening resilience.
For Ethiopia, this discussion comes at a time when the country is preparing to host COP32 in Addis Ababa in November 2027.
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