Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Establishes National Steering Committee to Begin Early Preparations for COP32 Presidency

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announces the formal establishment of the COP32 National Steering Committee to lead Ethiopia's early summit preparations.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 17, 2026, 9:28 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Ethiopian News Agency

Formal Launch of the National COP32 Steering Committee

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced the formal establishment of a National Steering Committee to oversee Ethiopia’s responsibilities as the host nation for the COP32 climate conference. During a high level meeting held in Addis Ababa on April 17, 2026, the Prime Minister revealed that the country has already mobilized a specialized leadership team to provide strategic direction for the upcoming global event. This early mobilization is intended to ensure that the hosting process is guided by a clear sense of purpose and remains aligned with Ethiopia’s broader national and environmental visions.

Laying the Foundation for a Coordinated Global Effort

In a statement released through his official channels, Prime Minister Abiy noted that the Presidency of the summit has already begun its foundational tasks. The initial phase of preparation involves creating a structured framework for what the Prime Minister described as an ambitious and highly coordinated effort. By starting the planning process well in advance, the Ethiopian government aims to build a robust platform capable of handling the logistical and diplomatic complexities inherent in hosting one of the world's most significant international environmental gatherings.

Cross Sectoral Stakeholder Integration and Review

The newly formed National Steering Committee convened stakeholders from various sectors to conduct a comprehensive review of existing progress and identify potential operational gaps. According to the Prime Minister, this platform serves a dual purpose as both an assessment mechanism for ongoing technical work and a forum for setting a collective strategic direction. This integrated approach is designed to foster synergy between government ministries, environmental agencies, and private sector partners to ensure a unified national stance during the summit.