Ethiopia has been selected as the host country for the 2027 COP32 climate summit, beating out Nigeria for the opportunity. This decision was made by participating countries at the ongoing COP30 in Brazil on Monday. According to Reuters, the President of this year’s COP30, André Corrêa do Lago, announced that Ethiopia is set to be confirmed as the host of the 2027 conference on Tuesday.
The choice of host for next year’s COP31, however, remains undecided, with Australia and Turkey competing for the 2026 event. Australia’s bid is in partnership with the Pacific Islands, which are considered highly vulnerable to climate change. The decision on the 2026 host is expected to be formally adopted on Tuesday, with a delegate from an industrialized country expressing confidence that there would be no issues with the selection process.
Ethiopia launched its bid in September, competing with Nigeria, but the Bureau of African Countries unanimously decided to advance Ethiopia as the host candidate. The COP summits rotate around the world’s regions, with this year’s conference being held in the Amazonian city of Belem. The selection of Ethiopia as the 2027 host highlights the country’s growing role in international climate discussions.
The hosting choice for the “Western Europe and Others” group has been delayed for months, with neither Turkey nor Australia willing to back down. Corrêa do Lago urged countries in the Western European group to resolve their impasse as soon as possible, warning that if a decision is not made, the conference would be held in Bonn, Germany, where the U.N. climate agency is based.
The selection of Ethiopia as the 2027 COP32 host is significant, as it reflects the country’s commitment to addressing climate change. The COP summits provide a platform for countries to discuss and address global climate issues, and Ethiopia’s hosting of the 2027 conference is expected to bring attention to the region’s climate concerns. The formal adoption of the 2027 host is expected on Tuesday, marking an important step in the lead-up to the 2027 conference.