A consultation forum held in Addis Ababa on June 22, 2018 examined Ethiopia's carbon market potential to support sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.
State Minister of Planning and Development Seyoum Mekonnen said climate change threatens agricultural development and stressed the need to integrate climate actions into national plans.
State Minister of Agriculture Iyasu Elias explained that aligning carbon finance with the agricultural transformation agenda can improve soil health and generate extra income for farmers.
Ethiopian Academy of Sciences President Belay Kassa highlighted the role of science and research and noted that the Green Legacy initiative lays a foundation for carbon market participation.