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The 2027 P4G Ethiopia Summit is scheduled for February 1 – 2, 2027, in Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Hosted by the government of Ethiopia, the P4G Summit will be a two-day global climate convening that showcases the critical role of entrepreneurship in unlocking climate finance in emerging economies. The Summit will spotlight breakthrough climate ventures from countries in Africa and the rest of the world, and strengthen collaboration among African entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers to scale locally led climate solutions. The event will also explore policy frameworks and entrepreneur ecosystems that can invigorate climate innovation aligned to national trade and development priorities.
The P4G Summit will serve as a stepping stone to COP32, as one of several high-level engagements in 2027 designed to generate momentum for the conference agenda.
A detailed Summit agenda will be shared in the coming months.
Highlights from Previous Summits
2025 P4G Vietnam Summit
The 2025 P4G Vietnam Summit, held on April 16-17 under the theme "Sustainable and People-Centered Green Transition," the Summit brought together over 800 leaders from governments, businesses, multilateral institutions and civil society to explore scalable climate solutions and build partnerships that support startups across Africa, Asia and Latin America. This included discussions on strategies for fast-tracking the green transition in EMDEs, business matching that paired startups with investors and the Green Growth Exhibition, which showcased climate startups’ products and solutions.
2023 P4G Colombia Summit
The 2023 P4G Colombia Summit, held on September 22-23, focused on advancing climate partnerships and investments to support sustainable development goals. It brought together leaders from various sectors to discuss solutions for biodiversity, energy transition, and sustainable cities. Key sessions included exploring innovative climate finance and strategies for a just transition. The summit also showcased emerging partnerships and business solutions from low- and middle-income countries. Additionally, accelerator roundtables and investor pitch sessions provided opportunities for green businesses to gain support and funding. The event emphasized collaboration to drive a net-zero future.
2021 P4G Seoul Summit
Forty-six heads of State and 21 heads of international organizations participated virtually in the 2021 P4G Seoul Summit. With a focus on the role of public-private partnerships in driving a net zero future, the P4G Seoul Summit showcased how P4G partnerships are accelerating green investment and innovative solutions centered on developing countries’ priorities. The Seoul Declaration endorsed at the Summit called for suspending public financial support for overseas coal plants.
2018 P4G Copenhagen Summit
Five heads of State and 800 participants from 53 countries attended the 2018 P4G Copenhagen Summit. With a bold agenda, it introduced P4G to the world stage as a platform focused on translating innovative ideas into solutions making a tangible impact on the Sustainable Development Goals and climate action. Participants signed the Copenhagen Commitment to accelerate climate solutions and reach the SDGs through partnerships.