Climate action
Building a climate-resilient, sustainable, and low-carbon future through strong policy, national coordination, and long-term development planning.
Climate change in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is one of Africa’s most climate-vulnerable countries. Rising temperatures, recurrent droughts, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events are increasing food insecurity, threatening water supplies, and challenging economic growth.
Climate change, driven largely by human activities such as deforestation and fossil fuel use, is altering rainfall patterns and affecting agriculture, water resources, ecosystems, and the health of communities.
In response, Ethiopia is taking bold action to protect lives and livelihoods, strengthen resilience, and secure a sustainable future for coming generations.
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- Increased pressure on agriculture and food systems
- Growing risk to water supply and ecosystem balance
- Need for stronger adaptation and resilience measures
Climate Knowledge Portal
Climate Change Knowledge Management Portal
Access centralized data on Ethiopia’s CRGE strategy, climate adaptation metrics, and Green Legacy progress to drive informed policy and local action.How the portal describes itself, at climate.mopd.gov.et
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Policy frameworks and national strategies
The frameworks behind Ethiopia's climate action, each with its official document where one is published.
Climate Resilient Green Economy Strategy (CRGE)
Promotes economic growth while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience to climate impacts.
Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)
Sets Ethiopia’s commitments under the Paris Agreement for emission reduction and climate adaptation.
July 2021
National Adaptation Plan (NAP-ETH)
Provides a long-term roadmap to strengthen resilience across agriculture, water, health, infrastructure, and other sectors.
Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS 2050)
Charts Ethiopia’s pathway toward a climate-resilient and low-emission economy by 2050.
National Carbon Market Strategy
Supports Ethiopia’s participation in international carbon markets.
Green Legacy Initiative
Supports large-scale tree planting and ecosystem restoration to improve environmental sustainability and carbon sequestration.
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National climate commitment
Together, these frameworks reinforce Ethiopia’s commitment to mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable development aligned with global climate goals.
The ministry’s role
The Ministry of National Strategy leads Ethiopia’s climate response by integrating climate action into national development plans and long-term strategies.
It ensures alignment between climate priorities and broader development objectives, including the 10-Year Development Plan and the LT-LEDS 2050. The ministry guides the implementation of key climate policies such as the CRGE and NDCs, while also advancing the National Carbon Market Strategy to support Ethiopia’s participation in international carbon markets.
Through these coordinated efforts, Ethiopia is demonstrating leadership in building a climate-resilient, sustainable, and low-carbon future.
