Ethiopia Becomes First African Country to be President of Climate Vulnerable Forum

In an official handover ceremony held last week in Manila, the Philippines, Ethiopia was earmarked to be the first African country to be the president of the Climate Vulnerable Forum for the coming two years.

A High-level Ethiopian Delegation led by Dr. Shiferaw Teklemariam, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change, received the chairmanship of the Forum of 43 members states; a group of countries that are highly vulnerable for the adverse impacts of climate change.

Ethiopia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change, Dr. Shiferaw Teklemariam thanked the Republic of Philippines and appreciated the that the country has shown over the last two years. He also expressed his gratitude for the trust and confidence bestowed upon his country to lead the Forum for the coming two years. He also assured member states the full commitment and readiness of the Ethiopian Government to effectively discharge its responsibilities. Among others, the Ethiopian presidency would focus on accessing climate finance for member states, enhancing capacity building and further revitalizing partnership and cooperation, he added.

http://www.geeskaafrika.com/23049/ethiopia-becomes-the-first-african-country-to-be-president-of-the-climate-vulnerable-forum/

ILRI/Dorine Odongo

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