Ethiopia Prepares for COP28 Participation
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Addis Ababa, September 14,2023 (MoPD)
Ethiopia is preparing for its participation in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in October 2023.
The Ethiopian government has established a high-level national committee to oversee the country's preparations for COP28. The committee is chaired by the Minister of Planning and Development, and includes representatives from relevant government ministries, agencies, and civil society organizations.
The Ethiopian government is committed to playing a leading role in the global climate change fight. The country has set ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing its use of renewable energy. Ethiopia is also working to build resilience to the impacts of climate change, which are already being felt in the country.
At COP28, Ethiopia will be looking to share its experiences and lessons learned in addressing climate change. The country will also be seeking support from the international community to implement its climate change goals.
Ethiopia's participation in COP28 is an opportunity for the country to showcase its progress on climate change and to advocate for support from the international community. The Ethiopian government is committed to playing a leading role in the global climate change fight, and COP28 will be an important opportunity for the country to make its voice heard.