Decided at COP30 in Belém
The decision was finalized and officially announced during the closing plenary of COP30 in Belém, Brazil in November 2025.
Publications Hub · Addis Ababa · November 2027
COP 32
Ethiopia has been officially selected to host the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) in Addis Ababa in November 2027. This page is BRIDGE’s publications hub for COP32 — gathering briefings, digests, and research outputs on Ethiopia’s COP32 Presidency.
Key Details of COP32 in Ethiopia
Africa Convenes On Climate
A concise summary of the official decisions, leadership, and themes shaping Ethiopia’s preparations to host the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Dr. Gedion Timotheos — President-Designate
Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Gedion Timotheos, has been appointed as the COP32 President-Designate.
African priorities at the centre
The summit is expected to highlight African climate priorities, including climate finance, green investment, and sustainability education.
Ethiopia’s green credentials
Ethiopia’s selection was supported by the African Group of Negotiators, citing its leadership in green initiatives like the Green Legacy Initiative and its extensive use of renewable energy, specifically the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
~50,000 participants
The event is anticipated to attract approximately 50,000 participants, including world leaders and climate stakeholders. This will be one of the largest international convenings hosted in Addis Ababa to date.
Visual Record
From The Announcement
Imagery accompanying Ethiopia’s confirmation as host nation of COP32, sourced from BRIDGE’s previous communications on the announcement.
Presidency
Ethiopia’s COP32 Presidency
Ethiopia assumes the COP32 Presidency at a moment when African states are pressing for delivery on climate finance, adaptation, and equitable green transition. Dr. Gedion Timotheos, Minister of Foreign Affairs, leads preparations as President-Designate, supported by national institutions and the African Group of Negotiators.
Continental advocacy + green track record
The African Group of Negotiators backed Ethiopia’s candidacy in recognition of the country’s sustained green-policy work, including the Green Legacy Initiative and its expansive renewable-energy programme anchored by the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Finance, investment, education
Beyond the formal negotiating tracks, Ethiopia’s presidency is expected to centre climate finance, green investment, and sustainability education — framing the summit as both a negotiating moment and a continental learning convening.
Publications
COP 32 in BRIDGE Publications
COP32 sits in BRIDGE’s publications stream — not its training catalogue. Briefings, monthly digests, and research outputs covering Ethiopia’s COP32 Presidency are collected on the Publications page and surfaced through the regular digest cycle.
Publications Hub
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COP 32 on Publications
All COP32 briefings, policy notes, and research outputs are catalogued on the BRIDGE Publications page. Follow publications.html#cop32 for the running list.
Monthly DigestEnderasie & IGAD digests
COP32-relevant items appear in the Enderasie Monthly Digest and the IGAD Monthly Digest in the run-up to and during the November 2027 conference.
Connected ResearchClimate Resilience & Natural Resources
Continued analysis through BRIDGE’s IGAD Climate Resilience & Natural Resources stream, examining how Ethiopia and the Horn’s climate priorities translate into legislative and policy outcomes.
Collaborate with BRIDGE on COP32
Researchers, parliamentarians, and partner institutions interested in collaborating on COP32-related research, publications, or briefings can write to info@bridge-et.org.