Ethiopia has set an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 68.8 per cent by 2030. Minister of Planning and Development Fitsum Assefa highlighted that Ethiopia aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. She said the path to a climate-resilient Ethiopia requires strong collaboration between the government, private sector, and development partners. The private sector plays a significant role, both as a contributor to the problem and as a key player in providing solutions, she said. The minister urged the private sector to actively engage in financing and implementing green projects, adopting sustainable business models, and investing in innovative climate solutions. The goal is to align with the global climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. The country has integrated climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies into key sectors, including agriculture, energy, industry, transport, and urban development. The government is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emission levels to zero by 2050, according to the government’s climate resilience strategy. The target is to achieve the goal by 2030, the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation reported on Friday.
