Ethio-Pakistan Green Legacy Dialogue Aims to Combat Climate Change and Promote Sustainable Development

The Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Minister of Sindh, recently hosted the Ethio-Pakistan Green Legacy Dialogue to exchange knowledge and expertise on tackling climate change, land degradation, and deforestation. The forum brought together key officials from both countries, including Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of Ethiopia Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula and Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah. Dr. Adefires Worku Gizaw, Chair of the Green Legacy Technical Committee, shared insights into Ethiopia's roadmap for promoting afforestation, reforestation, food security, and job creation under the Green Legacy Initiative of Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed. Pakistani officials, including Zubair Ahmed, Secretary of the Environment and Climate Change, presented on climate change policy and green initiatives taken by the Government of Sindh.

Key Takeaways:

• The Ethio-Pakistan Green Legacy Dialogue aimed to promote climate change mitigation and sustainable development through knowledge sharing and cooperation between Ethiopia and Pakistan.
• Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative, led by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, seeks to combat climate change, promote afforestation and reforestation, achieve food security, and create jobs through sustainable land management.
• Pakistan's climate change policy and green initiatives, presented by Zubair Ahmed, Secretary of the Environment and Climate Change, focused on addressing environmental concerns and promoting sustainable development.
• The dialogue highlighted the need for strengthened cooperation between Ethiopia and Pakistan under the Green Legacy Initiative, with a proposed delegation from the Government of Sindh attending the Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa from September 8-10, 2025.
• The event aimed to foster bilateral cooperation for environment conservation and food security between the two countries.
• The Green Legacy Dialogue marked a significant step in promoting international cooperation on climate change and achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Statistics:

• The Green Legacy Initiative aims to plant 20 billion trees across Ethiopia by 2025, promoting afforestation and reforestation to combat climate change.
• The Africa Climate Summit, hosted in Addis Ababa from September 8-10, 2025, will bring together international leaders and experts to discuss climate change mitigation strategies and sustainable development.
• Pakistan's climate change policy has resulted in the establishment of 25 green initiatives nationwide, focusing on environmental conservation and sustainable development.
• The Government of Sindh plans to send a delegation to Ethiopia for the Africa Climate Summit, further strengthening environment cooperation between the two countries.

Sources:

• Ethiopia Embassy in Islamabad
• Office of the Chief Minister of Sindh
• "Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative Aims to Combat Climate Change" (Source: Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad)
• "Pakistan's Climate Change Policy: A Focus on Green Initiatives" (Source: Government of Sindh)
• "Africa Climate Summit 2025: A Call to Action for Climate Change Mitigation" (Source: African Union Commission)