• 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
• unfccc meeting

Cutting carbon and restoring nature on the path to 1.5⁰C Accelerated transformation of agriculture and food systems for building resilient and sustainable production more with less.

Organizers: Mensur D. , Maja Svankjaer Thagaard , Dorrit Skaarup Jensen , Edward Davey , Zak Bleicher | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:World Leaders Climate Action Summit | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: H.E. Amb. Taye Atske Selassie , H.E. Dr. Girma Amente , H.E. Mette Frederiksen

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Brief: Keynote remarks* • Heads of State and Governments • Ministers • Leaders of international organisations • Qu Dongyu, Director General of FAO

• 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
• TBA

High-Level Roundtable- Enabling climate finance: the make-or-break moment for sustainable future Expected outcomes

Organizers: TBA | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:World Leaders Climate Action Summit | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: H.E. Amb. Taye Atske Selassie

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Brief: High-Level Roundtable- Enabling climate finance: the make-or-break moment for sustainable future Expected outcomes

• 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
• Ethiopian Pavilion

From Dubai to Baku: Progress of Ethiopia’s journey in building a Low Emission and Climate Resilient Economy

Organizers: Mensur D. , Mr. Yonas Getahun , Ms. Wubua Mekonnen, | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:Finance, Investment and Trade Day | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: H.E. Dr. Fitsum Assefa , Dr. Matthias Z. NAAB Director , Paul Gulleik Larsen , DG Jenny Bates , Ali

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Brief: Expected outcomes: The event will present the one critical year of climate action from planning to resource mobilization to transformative climate actions in agriculture, Green Legacy, E-mobility, Corridor Development in cities, Eco-tourism, etc. which will potentially attract partners for support. It is expected to receive about 30 high level attendees.

• 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
• Ethiopian Pavilion

Transforming Agricultural Food system to ensure food security and nutrition: The case of Ethiopia’s Climate Resilient Wheat Production and Yelemat Tirufat (Bounty of the Basket)

Organizers: TBA | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:Finance, Investment and Trade Day | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: H.E. Dr. Girma Amente , H.E. Mette Frederiksen , H.E. Ato H/mariam Desalegn , Ms Cindy H. Mccain , Dr. Namukolo Covic , AfDB President

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Brief: Ethiopia is actively expanding wheat cultivation in the lowland areas and intensifying efforts in midland and highland regions using climate-smart practices to boost production and productivity. This ensured the generation of foreign currency via export, besides resilience capacity enhancement of vulnerable communities. In the potential lowland regions, scaling up is ongoing in an accelerated manner by adjusting the planting time based on Climate variability occurrence in the indicated areas. Climate-smart agricultural practices are considered across the food systems value chain. This approach supported the producers as it is a good method to ensure sustainability through improvement of soil fertility, utilization of integrated pest management, efficient utilization of water resources, and nutrient recycling, which in turn maximize income generation. These achievements will be presented to international stakeholders, demonstrating Ethiopia’s progress in sustainable wheat production and its positive impact on food security and economic resilience. The wheat initiative has already yielded transformative results, reducing the country’s reliance on wheat imports and positioning Ethiopia as a potential exporter in the region. The program has also created jobs, strengthened rural economies, and contributed to broader efforts in climate adaptation, making it a key pillar in Ethiopia’s agricultural development strategy. Similarly, the Bounty of the Basket, Yelemat Tirufat, iis a four-year development program that aims to boost productivity and production of dairy, eggs, chicken meat, and honey and related hive products. The main developmental objectives of Yelemat Tirufat are to accelerate efforts to achieve food self-sufficiency and ensure nutritional opulence at the family and national levels. The program has also the added objective of creating job opportunities, increasing export, and hastening import substitution (i.e., replacing imported animal products with those processed domestically). Moreover it plays highly significant role for the reduction of GHG emission in the livestock sector through introduction of climate smart improved technologies which in enhance the production and productivity of the smallholder farmers. Keynote Speech: • H.E Ambassador, Taye Atseke selasie, President of Ethiopia • Ms Cindy H. Mccain, Executive Director of WFP

• 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
• Ethiopian Pavilion

Exploring Innovative Climate Finance- GGGI’s Experience With Member States On Green/Sustainable Bonds And Debt For Climate Swaps And Ethiopia's Potential

Organizers: Abas Mohammed ALi | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:Finance, Investment and Trade Day | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: AfDB President , Ali Zafar , Ms. Robyn McGuckin , WB

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Brief: Ethiopia is increasingly facing climate challenges, including droughts and flooding, which impact agriculture, water resources, and overall economic stability. The government has expressed commitment to climate resilience through its Climate Resilient economic development strategies and initiatives. This strategy aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while promoting sustainable growth across various sectors, including agriculture, energy, and infrastructure. Ethiopia actively collaborates with international organizations, including GGGI, WB, EIB, AfDB, and other financial institutions, to access innovative financing solutions. These partnerships aim to enhance the country’s capacity to implement climate projects effectively. Ethiopia has a range of projects suitable for Green Bond financing, including: • Renewable energy generation (solar, wind, and hydropower), • Sustainable agriculture initiatives, • Climate-resilient infrastructure development etc Debt for Climate Swaps present a unique opportunity for Ethiopia to alleviate its debt burden while redirecting funds toward climate initiatives. By negotiating with international creditors, Ethiopia can exchange portions of its debt for commitments to invest in projects that promote climate resilience. These swaps not only provide immediate financial relief but also foster long-term investment in sustainable development. This approach aligns with Ethiopia’s goals of reducing vulnerability to climate change and supporting sustainable economic growth.

• 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
• AU Pavilion

ENERGIZING: EMPOWERING REGIONAL INTEGRATION THROUGH ELECTRIC POWER ACCESS

Organizers: Tagay Hamza | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:Energy; Peace, Relief and Recovery Day | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: Dr, Mikael Mehari , African Development Bank , Kenya , Djibouti , South Sudan

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Brief: H.E Fitsum Assefa - Opening remark. Ethiopia is committed to produce a renewable energy source such as hydro, wind, solar, geothermal aiming at addressing the energy poverty of the country as well as for regional markets for a regional integration. To this end, the connection has been made across the region including Djibouti, Kenya, and Sudan and recently discussion has been undergoing with Tanzania, among others.

• 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
• TBA

Ethiopian National Coordination Meeting

Organizers: H.E Ato Seyoum Mekonen | Level of Event: All Team | Thematic Day:Coordination Meeting | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: TBA

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Brief: It is the coordination meeting

• 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
• Ethiopian Pavilion

BRIGHT THE FUTURE: POWERING PROGRESS AND EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES AND DECARBONIZING INDUSTRY

Organizers: Tagay Hamza , Esmael Mohammed | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:Energy; Peace, Relief and Recovery Day | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: Mr. Eugene Nforngwa , Dr. Fatih Birol , Mr. Dr. Romerio

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Brief: BRIGHT THE FUTURE: POWERING PROGRESS AND EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES AND DECARBONIZING INDUSTRY

• 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
• UNFCCC meeting room Side Event 3

"Belt and Road" Climate Mitigation and Adaptation: Cases and Practices

Organizers: Mensur D. , Ms. Hongyi Li , Mr. Yifan Li | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:Science, Technology, and Innovation Day | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: Yao Chenchen , H.E. Mr. Seyoum Mekonen Hailu

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Brief: The event will present mitigation and adaptation practices along the Belt and Road. Expected outcomes: Ethiopia will share concrete cases of mitigation and adaptation under the framework of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which increase the bilateral ties of Ethiopia and China.

• 1:07 p.m. - 4:07 p.m. |
• TBC

AMNCEN Meeting

Organizers: Mensur D. | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:TBC | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: TBA

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Brief: TBA

• 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
• Ethiopian Pavilion

Climate Proofing a Future for Children: Child Responsive Climate Policy

Organizers: Ms. Medhin Fisha , Ms. Laura Morris | Level of Event: Technical Level | Thematic Day:Human Capital, Children and Youth Day; Health Day; Education Day | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: H.E. Mr. Seyoum Mekonen Hailu , Marie-France , Child Fund (TBC) , Ms. Medhin Fisseha , Ms. Beza

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Brief: Expected outcomes: Ethiopia-UNICEF joint event which definitely strengthened Ethiopia-UNICEF cooperation.

• 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
• Ethiopian Pavilion

Ethiopian National Coordination Meeting

Organizers: Mohammed Andoshe | Level of Event: All Team | Thematic Day:Ethiopian National Coordination Meeting | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: H.E. Mr. Seyoum Mekonen Hailu

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Brief: Ethiopian National Coordination Meeting

• 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
• Ethiopian Pavilion

Multi-sectoral Actions for Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Health Nexus: Experience from Ethiopia

Organizers: Lemesa Hirpe | Level of Event: Technical Level | Thematic Day:Human Capital, Children and Youth Day; Health Day; Education Day | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: Dr. Satish Kumar , Wubua , GEF , UNDP , H.E Lelise Neme

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Brief: Air pollution and climate change are pressing global health and development challenges. The adverse impacts of air pollution and climate change on public health and the environment are becoming increasingly evident in Ethiopia. As a result, the government of Ethiopia developed the Multisectoral Action Plan for Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Health, which indicates Ethiopia’s commitment to climate change mitigations and a healthy environment. This action plan aims to address the air interlinkages between air pollution, climate change, and ecosystem health and strengthen its implementation through multisectoral collaborations. Hence, this side event will: • Address of the interlinkages between air pollution, climate change, and health • Promote the multisectoral approach solution for air pollution, climate change, and health nexus. This approach has a pivotal role in improving air quality, climate change, and ecosystem health through the implementation of sustainable solutions and other sectoral mitigation interventions, which highly contribute to sustainable development.

• noon - 1:30 p.m. |
• Ethiopian Pavilion

Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative: Unlocking the power of engaging Citizens to respond to multi-environmental crises

Organizers: Mr. Silesh Temesgen | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:Food, Agriculture and Water Day | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: H.E. Mr. Seyoum Mekonen Hailu , Mr. Sameul Doe

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Brief: Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) is H.E. Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed initiative for Ethiopia’s integrated response to multiple environmental and socio-economic challenges facing the country and the world. The GLI achieved a national forest coverage from 17.2% where the GLI launched in 2019 to 23.6% in 2023. This side event will bring together high-level representatives from Party delegations, development partners, international organizations, academia and civil society organizations, private sector from the global north and south.

• 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
• Ethiopian Pavilion

Accelerating Universal Access to WASH through Climate Resilient WASH (CR-WASH) Program: Case of Ethiopia

Organizers: Tagay Hamza | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:Food, Agriculture and Water Day | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: Dr. Linueas , Dr, Mikael Mehari , Dr. Abay Ezra

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Brief: Ethiopia is recognized as one of the most climate-vulnerable yet ambitious countries globally. The social and economic impacts of climate change are already significant and are projected to worsen. The country faces considerable climate variability, experiencing droughts and floods every three years due to erratic rainfall. This variability has led to water scarcity, degraded water quality, and chronic food insecurity, with most rural populations relying on groundwater from shallow wells, deep boreholes, and springs. Flooding from extreme rainfall remains a major issue, worsened by inadequate climate-resilient water infrastructure. Promoting Universal Access to WASH initiative through the CR-WASH Program at COP29 is essential

• 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
• Italy Pavilion

Adaptation Accelerator Hub: Ministerial Event

Organizers: Mensur D. | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:World Leaders Climate Action Summit | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: Ethiopia and Italy

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Brief: Bilateral Meeting

• 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
• Ethiopian Pavilion

Corridor development in Urban of Ethiopia

Organizers: TBA | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:Urbanization Day, Transport Day, Tourism Day | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: MUI , UN habitat , UNDP , World Bank , GGGI

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Brief: The Government of Ethiopia prioritizes adaptation measures to address climate change issues especially in urban areas by implementing urban green infrastructure components. In addition to river side and recreational park development, the government also concentrates in corridor development in major cities. The objectives of corridor development are: to encourage investment, to tackle climate change issue and social well-beings. The purpose of corridor development is maintaining plan, beatification of cities, to increase the provision of infrastructure, and Making the city comfortable and modern for its residents.

• 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
• Ethiopian Pavilion

Ethiopian National Coordination Meeting

Organizers: Mohammed Andoshe | Level of Event: All Team | Thematic Day:Ethiopian National Coordination Meeting | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: H.E. Mr. Seyoum Mekonen Hailu

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Brief: Ethiopian National Coordination Meeting

• noon - 1:30 p.m. |
• Ethiopian Pavilion

Ethiopia: Journey from REDD+ Readiness to REDD+ Investment to Result Based Payment Scheme

Organizers: Mr. Silesh Temesgen | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:Nature and Biodiversity Day; Gender Equality Day; Indigenous Day; Ocean and Costal Zones Day | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: Andreas Dahl-Jørgensen , Ms. Charu Bist , Seleshi Temesgen , Denmark

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Brief: Ethiopia in partnership with the Royal Norwegian Government has completed the REDD+ Readiness phase and subsequently made investments in efforts to reduce deforestation and forest degradation in biodiversity- and carbon-rich natural forests. Additionally, Ethiopia has actively engaged in forest landscape restoration activities and has moved forward to the result-based payment phase. The objective: The event aims to showcase Ethiopia’s advancement from REDD+ readiness to REDD+ investment, and the initiation of the Result-Based Payment Scheme. It also aims to highlight the achievements made at each stage, as well as to reinforce the partnership between Ethiopia and Norway. This side event will bring together high-level representatives from Party delegations, development partners, international organizations, academia and civil society organizations from the global north and south.

• 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
• UNDP Pavilion

Ethiopia’s Green Legacy: Signal of possibilities in reverting climate change and building green future

Organizers: Mensur D. , Dr. Adefris Worku | Level of Event: Technical Level | Thematic Day:Nature and Biodiversity Day; Gender Equality Day; Indigenous Day; Ocean and Costal Zones Day | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: Ms. Charu Bist

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Brief: Recognition of Ethiopia’s response to climate change through GLI and attraction of partners for the implementation of our green and climate resilience initiatives of Ethiopia.

• 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
• Blue Zone, Pavilion C13

The Race to 1.5 - Achieving Negative Emissions and the role of Carbon Dioxide Removal

Organizers: Mensur D. | Level of Event: High Level | Thematic Day:N/A | Moderator:copapp.Moderator.None | Presenter:copapp.Presenter.None | Speakers: TBA

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Brief: The Race to 1.5 - Achieving Negative Emissions and the role of Carbon Dioxide Removal