Following the selection of Ethiopia as host for the 32nd Conference of the Parties (COP32) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Government of Ethiopia is pleased to announce the appointment of Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos(PhD) as President-Designate of COP32.

In his capacity as President-Designate, Gedion Timothewos(PhD) will lead the preparatory process for COP32, in coordination with national authorities, UNFCCC bodies, and international partners.
The Government of Ethiopia expresses deep gratitude to all UNFCCC member states for entrusting the country with this responsibility, and looks forward to working closely with the global climate community under Gedion’s stewardship.
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