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The SDGs Technical Committee Meeting was successfully conducted at the Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD). Technical experts from relevant line ministries, development partners, Civil Society Organizations, academia and the private sector came together to strategize and collaborate on Ethiopia's roadmap for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

H.E. Mr. Bereket Fesehatsion, State Minister of MoPD, mentioned that this meeting underscores 🇪🇹's unwavering commitment to the effective implementation and swift acceleration of the SDGs, paving the way for a sustainable and inclusive future.

Strengthening SDG Implementation: Experts Collaborate to Accelerate Sustainable Development Goals!

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The Ministry of Planning and Development co-chaired the inaugural meeting of Ethiopia’s National SDGs Steering Committee alongside @RamizAlakbarov, with the participation of key ministers and development partners.

This milestone marks a crucial step in accelerating Ethiopia’s progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reinforcing national commitment to sustainable and inclusive development.

Ethiopia Strengthens Commitment to SDGs with National Steering Committee

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A representative from Ethiopia's Ministry of Planning and Development participated in the workshop titled "Strengthening Institutional Capacities in Africa for Effective Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and AU Agenda 2063: Follow-up to the 2024 HLPF and Summit of the Future," held in Cape Town, South Africa, from October 24 to 26, 2024.

Strengthening Institutional Capacities in Africa for Effective Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and AU Agenda 2063

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The first Global Workshop for the 2025 Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs), focused on Supporting Evidence-based VNRs, took place in Incheon, Korea. Ethiopia's VNR focal point participated in this significant event, marking an important step towards preparing a more participatory and inclusive voluntary review report for the country.

The first Global Workshop for the 2025 Voluntary National Reviews took place in Incheon, Korea

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A high-level panel discussion under the theme of “Green Legacy and its Outcome on Climate Change”, took place on August 12, 2024, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Panel discussion was organized by the Ministry of Planning and Development of Ethiopia (MOPD) in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI),

The event featured welcoming remarks by H.E. Dr. Fistum Assefa, Minister of the Ministry of Planning and Development,

H.E. Dr. Fitsum Assefa, Minister, Ministry of Planning and Development welcomed the participants on the high-level panel discussion and thanked them for their presence considering this as a testimony of their collaboration on the Ethiopia’s flagship initiative – the Green Legacy.

H.E. Dr. Fitsum Assefa stressed that the irreplaceable role of Green Legacy for reducing the vulnerability of Ethiopians through creation of green job and ensuring inclusive economic, ensuring our food security as well. The impact of the Green Legacy will go beyond national jurisdiction including our neighboring countries and Africa and globally at large as well as halting greenhouse gas emissions, helping a sustainable and green development, uninterrupted water supply for Ethiopia and for Africa too.

The Minister further disclosed about the initiative’s lion's share contribution to our prioritized policy interventions including our reliable hydroelectric renewable energy supply, expansion of our eco-tourism, creating livable and clean city initiatives including the corridor Development initiative. She explained how these all are inter-linked with the national climate policies and development aspirations outlined in the 10 YDP, Updated NDC, NAP, LT-LEDS, among others.

H.E Dr. Fitsum Assefa said that the forest coverage of Ethiopia is 17.2%, in 2019, 23.6% in 2023, and H.E. disclosed in her speech that work is underway to reach 30 % by 2030. The Minister Dr. Fitsum extend a kind invitation to African countries, BRICS member states, developed country parties and AUC and UN Agencies to support Ethiopia in fulfilling this aspirations through Green Legacy.

“About 10 Billion tCO2e stored in the Ethiopian Forests” Dr. Adeferis Worku, the Technical Lead, Green Legacy Initiative, EFD, presented during the “Green Legacy and Its Outcome on Climate Change” high-level panel discussion.

Mr. Okechukwu Daniel Ogbonnaya, the country representative for the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), stated that the green legacy effort is remarkable and a fantastic way to encourage climate action, with results shared with other nations. He underlined that neighboring nations should follow Ethiopia's lead in adopting green development initiatives through the Green Legacy Initiative.

Higher government officials including H.E. Ato Seyoum Mekonnen, State Minister, MOPD; H.E. Prof. Eyasu Elias, State Minister, MOA; H.E. Ato Kebede Yimam, Director General, EFD was in the panel and elaborated the on ground achievements gained so far through the Green Legacy Initiative. The panelists outlined about the outcomes achieved under the Initiative so far in terms of curbing the land degradation and soil erosion; deforestation and desertification while calling partners from developed countries to make available the required resources such finance while calling on Africa fellow countries and regional and international organizations to join hands with the Government of Ethiopia for greater impact at scale and geography. 

More than 100 higher officials from government ministries, representatives of the embassies based in Addis Ababa, UN Agencies, CSOs, Youth representatives, representatives of the political parties on attendance. 

The Ministry of Planning and Development holds a High-Level Panel Discussion on the Outcomes of the Green Legacy on responding to the pressing challenges of climate Change

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H.E Dr. Fitsum Assefa, Minister of Planning and Development, had a productive meeting with Mr. Antti Karhunen, EU International Partnership (INTPA) Director for Sustainable Finance. Mr. Karhunen is in Addis Ababa to attend the ongoing Preparatory Committee meeting for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD).

Mr. Karhunen extended condolences on behalf of the European Union for the tragic loss of life caused by a recent landslide in Gofa Zone. He announced that the EU is prepared to provide financial support, with a team already working alongside Ethiopia's Federal Disaster Risk Management Commission. H.E Dr. Fitsum expressed gratitude for the EU's swift response and emphasized the need for sustainable climate adaptation strategies alongside immediate humanitarian aid.

The discussions also covered Ethiopia’s efforts to strengthen its relationship with the EU. H.E Dr. Fitsum thoroughly discussed measures taken by the Ethiopian government following the Pretoria Peace Agreement, aimed at ensuring accountability for human rights violations. The Minister highlighted the near completion of a legal framework for a transitional justice system and the establishment of a National Dialogue Commission, which is seen as vital for achieving lasting peace in the country.

In addition, H.E Dr. Fitsum Assefa discussed Ethiopia's Homegrown Economic Reform I, noting its successes in enhancing the country's economic competitiveness and attractiveness for investment. She acknowledged the challenges posed by multiple crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic conflicts, the war in Ukraine, and climate-related issues such as prolonged droughts in eastern and southeastern Ethiopia, which have disrupted some reform efforts. The Minister also discussed the ongoing Homegrown Economic Reform II.

Mr. Karhunen expressed the EU's commitment to supporting Ethiopia's economic reforms and green transition, also to support the Global Gateway Strategy. He highlighted the €650 million allocated for Ethiopia under the EU’s Multi-annual Indicative Program (MIP) as part of this support.

Minister of Planning and Development, H.E, Dr. Fitsum Assefa emphasized the importance of involving the Ethiopian government in the planning and implementation of the MIP to ensure it aligns with the country's development priorities. She also called for the resumption of EU budget support, which is crucial for Ethiopia’s economic reform agenda.

H.E Dr. Fitsum also expressed her concerns about the new European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR). She cautioned that a rushed implementation could harm millions of Ethiopian smallholder coffee growers and that the EUDR is not fully aligned with the just transition principles of international climate agreements. H.E, Dr. Fitsum Assefa reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to meeting EUDR requirements and requested reasonable grace periods for compliance.

Minister of Planning and Development, H.E, Dr. Fitsum Assefa Meets European Union (EU) Official for Key Talks on Development, Aid, and Climate Issues

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The Deputy Prime Minister, H.E Mr. Temeseng Tiruneh, attended the Ministry of Planning and Development and was briefed about the next population and housing census.

In the presentation, it was mentioned that the next population and house census is part of the three-year Ethiopian Statistics Development Program. Preparatory work to be done for population and house census as well as issues that need attention were presented and discussed.

Finally, H.E Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Temeseng Tiruneh gave work instructions and direction, and the discussion ended.

The H.E Deputy Prime Minister visited the Ministry of Planning and Development.

The Deputy Prime Minister, H.E Mr. Temeseng Tiruneh, attended the Ministry of Planning and Development and was briefed about the next population and housing census