The first Green Investment Forum and Exhibition kicked off in Addis Ababa
The high level forum and Exhibition was organized by Addis Ababa chamber of commerce and its partners SNV Ethiopia & GIZ at the Skylight.
This important platform brought together policymakers, investors, businesses, development partners, and other stakeholders to advance green and sustainable investment.
During his welcoming remarks Zekarias Asefa, Secretary General of Addis Chamber said his chamber believes that green investment is no longer simply an environmental responsibility; it is an important opportunity for economic growth, job creation, innovation, and competitiveness.
According to him, Ethiopia has significant potential in renewable energy, green manufacturing, sustainable agriculture, waste management, and climate-smart technologies.
Unlocking this potential requires active engagement of the private sector, he added.
Zekarias further reaffirmed that as chamber of commerces in general and the private sector in particular have an important role to play in turning this potential into concrete investment and business opportunities.
Addis Chamber, with the support of GIZ, has already established the Green Growth Center to serve the businesses and support enterprises in their transition toward sustainable, resource-efficient, and environmentally responsible practices.
Hence, Addis Chamber through its Green Growth Center, is keen to lead & coordinate Private Sector particularly its members to effectively engage on the upcoming COP32 happening in Addis Ababa next 2027.
The initiative will provide a structured platform through which the private sector can coordinate its contribution to COP32, articulate business priorities, showcase climate solutions, mobilize investment, and strengthen partnerships between the public and private sectors.
Addis Chamber believes that bringing the voice and solutions of the private sector to the climate agenda will help ensure that COP32 delivers not only meaningful commitments, but also practical investment opportunities, partnerships, innovation, and lasting economic benefits.
