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Ethiopia presents Green Legacy climate work at BRICS environment meeting

Ethiopia highlighted its Green Legacy Initiative and broader environmental work at a BRICS ministerial meeting in New Delhi on August 18.

By ADDISMIZAN NEWSROOMPublished August 19, 2026Updated August 19, 2026

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  • Ethiopia highlighted its Green Legacy Initiative and broader environmental work at a BRICS ministerial meeting in New Delhi on August 18.
Ethiopia Spotlights Green Legacy, Climate Action in Global South Environmental Dialogue
Ethiopia Spotlights Green Legacy, Climate Action in Global South Environmental Dialogue

Ethiopia presented its Green Legacy Initiative and wider climate and environmental work at the BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on August 18, 2026.

The Ethiopian presentation highlighted the tree-planting programme alongside work on forest development, land restoration and environmental protection, according to Fana Broadcasting Corporate. The meeting was held under India’s 2026 BRICS chairship and provided a forum for Global South governments to discuss environmental priorities.

The presentation placed Ethiopia’s domestic programme within its wider climate diplomacy. The source item did not report a new funding commitment, binding agreement or implementation target arising from the meeting.

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