Germany and Ethiopia Strengthen Climate Partnership after Bilateral Meeting

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Germany and Ethiopia Strengthen Climate Partnership after Bilateral Meeting

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Addis Ababa, May 9, 2024 (MoPD)

Germany and Ethiopia have reaffirmed their joint commitment to advancing climate action following a bilateral meeting between Jennifer Lee Morgan, Germany's State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action, and H.E. Seyoum Mekonnen, State Minister, Ministry of Planning and Development (MOPD).

The meeting underscored a mutual dedication to Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) where renewable energy development and enhancing energy accessibility is key area of intervention. Ethiopia's commendable investments in hydropower projects such as GERD and Koisha hydroelectric projects received praise that expected to boost the energy accessibility for Ethiopians where Green Legacy initiative of Ethiopia acknowledged for its significant role for sustainability and effectiveness of the projects to this end, among others. Germany expressing keen interest in supporting Ethiopia's ambitious renewable energy endeavors.

Collaboration on NDC and Climate Finance took center stage during discussions. Both parties deliberated on Ethiopia's forthcoming updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) expected in 2025, with plans outlined for reviewing of the achievements and shortfalls of the existing NDC. Acknowledging the challenges in mobilizing climate finance, despite pledge of the $100 billion per year target by 2020, Germany and Ethiopia emphasized the imperative for climate finance accessibility and the capacity to mobilize the resources from the available sources too while innovative financing mechanisms could also be considered. This includes fostering private sector involvement in climate change solutions and green growth.

Germany committed to ongoing support for bolstering stakeholder engagement and capacity building in Ethiopia, particularly in the establishment of a robust climate information/knowledge system emerged as a key priority for collaborative efforts, deemed essential for informed decision-making and effective policy implementation.

Both parties celebrated Ethiopia's successful participation in COP28 and expressed shared determination to build upon this momentum for a productive COP29. The meeting concluded with a resolute commitment from Germany and Ethiopia to intensify collaboration, working closely to accelerate climate action and achieve their mutual objectives at national and regional level initiatives.

This strengthened partnership between Germany and Ethiopia signifies a unified resolve to combat climate change and foster a sustainable future for all.