UAE, Ethiopia: Collaborations and efforts in sustainability and facing climate challenges

UAE, Ethiopia: Collaborations and efforts in sustainability and facing climate challenges

ABU DHABI, 18th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is intensifying its climate action drive, as it has several strategies and initiatives in place, as part of its efforts to support the regional and global drive in tackling climate change and environmental conservation.

The UAE and Ethiopia share a vision and ambitions in overcoming climate challenges and achieving the net zero by 2050 target, in line with their keenness to implement strategies that ensure the sustainability of environment-protection and climate action efforts, help diversify renewable energy sources and increase their share in the energy mix to relieve reliance on traditional energy sources and cut down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Ethiopia has expressed its eagerness to take part in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which the UAE is hosting at Expo City Dubai from 30th November to 12th December, 2023. Ethiopia is seeking to support climate action initiatives and leverage the UAE’s experiences, as well as exchange knowledge and insights, to help focus international efforts to achieve climate targets.

The past period saw the signing of a number of agreements that further boost the UAE-Ethiopia cooperation in renewable energy.