Ethiopia Wins Bid to Host COP32 Climate Summit in 2027

Ethiopia has officially been confirmed to host the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027, a decision that underscores the continent’s growing influence in shaping global climate priorities. The endorsement, announced at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, followed a coordinated push by African nations, with Ethiopia edging out Nigeria in a closely watched contest. For Ethiopia, the victory represents more than the right to host a flagship climate summit, it signals a re-emergence on the global stage after years of internal upheaval and demonstrates Africa&...