Ethiopia has been selected to host the 2027 United Nations Climate Change Conference, edging out Nigeria to secure Africa’s next major climate event.
The East African nation, which hosted this year’s Africa Climate Summit in September, will once again take centre stage in global climate dialogue.
The 2027 conference, informally dubbed the “Africa COP,” is expected to highlight Africa’s voice in the global push for climate justice and sustainable solutions.
African nations have long argued that they bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, with calls for developed countries to provide greater financial support for adaptation, mitigation, and green energy transitions across the continent.
Meanwhile, this year’s COP30 summit officially opened on Monday in Belém, Brazil, with renewed calls for urgent, coordinated global action to curb rising temperatures and enhance climate resilience.
The host nation for the 2026 conference is yet to be determined, as Australia and Turkey continue to compete for the slot.
Ethiopia’s selection marks a symbolic win for Africa’s climate diplomacy, reaffirming the continent’s growing influence in shaping global environmental policy.
