Lelise Neme, the Director General of Ethiopia’s Environmental Protection Authority, has committed to enhancing collaborative efforts aimed at significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which are vital for promoting effective climate change mitigation.
In a recent development, the Authority formalized an agreement with seven key sector institutions to jointly establish a national framework for reducing, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas emissions. The signatories include the Ministries of Transport and Logistics, Industry, Urban Development and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Mines, and the Ethiopian Forest Development Authority.
During the signing ceremony, Neme emphasized Ethiopia’s commitment to diminish greenhouse gas emissions by 68.8% by the year 2030, highlighting the importance of strong partnerships to achieve this ambitious target. She expressed confidence that this agreement will significantly contribute to the ongoing efforts towards constructing a sustainable green economy in Ethiopia.
The signing institutions have pledged to collaborate on the implementation of national policies, proclamations, regulations, and strategies related to emissions reduction.
