Ethio Telecom – An African Model for UN-Driven Corporate Climate Action at COP29
Six Years of Commitment to Reforestation and Climate Resilience Inspire Call for Global Corporate-UN Collaboration
As COP29 unfolds in Baku, Azerbaijan, the focus on contributions to climate goals has taken center stage. Among the most compelling examples of proactive climate action comes from Africa, where Ethio Telecom, Ethiopia’s leading 130 years old telecom provider, has spent the past six years planting millions of trees as part of Ethiopia's broader Green Legacy initiative. This remarkable effort not only demonstrates a powerful local solution but also suggests a promising model for the United Nations to scale climate action globally by mobilizing corporate partnerships.
Pioneering Climate Accountability Through Tree Planting
Since 2019, Ethio Telecom has spearheaded a six-year t...