CIF CEO Highlights Ethiopia's Leadership in Climate Action and Financing

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:57:00 +0200

Ethiopia has been recognized for its proactive leadership in addressing climate change both regionally and globally, according to Tariye Gbadegesin, Chief Executive Officer of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF). In an interview with ENA, Gbadegesin emphasized Ethiopia's transition from setting climate ambitions to implementing concrete measures. Key areas of focus include the energy transition, integrating clean energy into economic development, and initiatives that protect and restore nature. Ethiopia's Green Legacy tree-planting initiative and resilience-building programs, especially those that improve livelihoods amid water scarcity, flooding, and extreme weather events, were highlighted as examples of practical climate action. CIF has been a longstanding partner in these efforts, providing $90 million in catalytic finance that has mobilized over a billion dollars from multilateral development banks. Gbadegesin stressed that achieving climate goals requires collaboration, with publi