GGGI commends Ethiopia’s commitment to addressing climate challenges

Addis Ababa, February 21, 2024 (FBC) – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) praised Ethiopia’s commitment to addressing climate challenges.

State Minister of Planning and Development, Seyum Mekonnen and GGGI Deputy Director General Helena, McLeod, held a bilateral meeting today.

The two sides discuss ways to enhance their strategic partnership in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable economic growth.

On the occasion, the State Minister highlighted the government’s current climate actions and identified key priority areas for investment by development partners.

The Deputy Director General of GGGI, Helena McLeod for her part praised Ethiopia’s commitment to addressing climate challenges and outlined ways in which GGGI could offer support, including sharing its global expertise in climate finance mechanisms such as green bonds and carbon markets.

GGGI, an international organization focused on promoting sustainable economic growth in developing countries, has been working closely with Ethiopia since it became a founding member in 2012.

With an increasing number of member countries, GGGI continues to support Ethiopia in its efforts towards green growth, according to Ministry of Planning and Development.