Addis ababa: Ethiopia's remarkable strides in implementing its Climate-Resilient Green Economy Strategy qualifies the country to host the Second Africa Climate Summit, according to Ministry of Water and Energy.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Ethiopia's Climate-Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy focuses on integrating climate resilience into all sectors of the economy, particularly agriculture, forestry, energy, and transportation. Water and Energy State Minister Sultan Welle stated that Ethiopia has been undertaking various endeavors to ensure its ambition of realizing the CRGE strategy, which is a key component of the Ten-year Development Plan.
The state minister highlighted that the success gained in building a green economy enables Ethiopia to host the Second African Climate Summit in Addis Ababa from September 8-10, 2025, under the theme "Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa's Resilient and Green Development". The summit seeks to center Africa's ambition and homegrown solutions, positioning the continent as a driving force in the global climate response.
Sultan affirmed that Ethiopia is building its economy based on mitigating climate change impacts, with a focus on renewable energy to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. He further stated that the significant success achieved in renewable energy and the Green Legacy Initiative showcases the government's strong commitment to building a climate-resilient green economy.
The endeavors being undertaken to realize the climate-resilient green economy have been boosting agricultural production and productivity. The strategy has also been showcasing Ethiopia's commitment to mitigating climate change impacts.
Ethiopia has made significant advancements in hydropower, wind, solar energy, and Green Legacy initiatives. Over the past six years, over 40 billion seedlings were planted as part of the Green Legacy Initiative, demonstrating the country's commitment to combating deforestation, increasing forest coverage, and promoting climate resilience. This initiative was launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.