Addis ababa: A German delegation has praised Ethiopia’s leadership in advancing climate resilience and green energy, highlighting the country’s role in the continent’s green transition.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the delegation, led by B¤rbel Kofler of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, is attending the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa from September 8-10, 2025. Kofler commended Ethiopia’s achievements in solar, hydropower, geothermal, and wind power, noting how these initiatives are driving sustainable rural development and strengthening Africa’s climate action agenda.
Kofler emphasized that the summit, which placed Ethiopia at the center of Africa’s climate action agenda, underscores its significant role in promoting resilience and green growth continent-wide. She also reaffirmed Germany’s strong partnership with Ethiopia in addressing climate challenges.
German State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth emphasized the urgency of scaling up adaptation measures across Africa, stating that Africa is concentrating on its own role and making its voice heard in global climate talks. Flasbarth praised Africa’s leadership in the global transition toward climate neutrality, citing Ethiopia and its partners as examples of how sustainable investments and innovative ideas can drive progress in renewable energy and climate resilience across the continent.
German Acting Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ferdinand von Weyhe, highlighted Ethiopia’s strategic importance as the ‘political center of Africa,’ acknowledging its efforts in renewable energy and urban climate adaptation, including promoting electric mobility in Addis Ababa.
Stephan Hoch, Managing Director of Perspectives Climate Group, noted the crucial role of carbon markets and international cooperation in accelerating Africa’s climate efforts. Hoch stated that communities and civil society organizations in Ethiopia have been strong advocates for universal access to sustainable energy and for ecosystem restoration, setting important examples for other African nations.
The summit, jointly organized by Ethiopia and the African Union, showcased African-led climate solutions aligned with Agenda 2063, with discussions focusing on climate finance, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy. Fitsum Assefa, Ethiopia’s Planning and Development Minister, stressed Africa’s vast potential, pointing to Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative and its renewable energy projects as tangible examples of climate action that effectively bridge ambition with practical solutions.
In a world of increasing climate challenges, the partnership between Ethiopia and Germany is viewed as a source of hope and innovation.