UN-Habitat Official Praises Ethiopia's Green Initiatives as Model for Africa

The Director of UN-Habitat has praised Ethiopia's green initiatives, including clean cooking, sustainable transport energy, and the Green Legacy Initiative, which has seen over 56 billion tree seedlings planted since 2019. The official urged other African nations and city leaders to replicate these efforts to address rapid urbanization and climate change. Furthermore, the official highlighted that Ethiopia's upcoming role as host of the 2027 COP32 climate conference represents a crucial opportunity for Africa to unify its voice on global climate issues and attract green investment. UN-Habitat is currently collaborating with the Addis Ababa city administration to prepare for the conference, focusing on integrating urban development priorities into the agenda. The organization remains committed to supporting Ethiopia in ensuring the event's success.