Ethiopia

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0.42%
Share of global GHG emissions
Based on data from Climate Watch (CAIT 2020), developed and maintained by the World Resources Institute.
#161
Climate Vulnerability Index ranking
A higher number means a higher vulnerability to climate change. Based on the ND-GAIN Index (2021), developed by the University of Notre Dame.
#175
Human Development Index ranking
A lower number means a better human development score. Based on the Human Development Index (2021), developed by UNDP.
NDC Status 

Ethiopia submitted its updated NDC in July 2021.

Key highlights from the NDC
  • In its updated NDC, Ethiopia commits to a higher emissions reduction target of 68.8% – compared to 64% in the first NDC – 14% of which is to be an unconditional effort. 
  • The NDC of the fastest growing economy in the region also shows an improved methodology for reporting and tracking progress, and clarity on conditional and unconditional financing.
  • It also includes 40 adaptation interventions across the transport, energy (power), industry, water, and urban sectors.  
Adaptation and resilience areas in the NDC 
  • Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use

  • Water

  • Health

  • Transport

  • Settlement

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