Ethiopia is set to host the UN's COP32 climate summit in 2027 after the Africa Group of Negotiators endorsed the move.

"The AGN has endorsed Ethiopia," Richard Muyungi, the group's chair told AFP. The Brazilian presidency of COP30, currently underway in Belem, confirmed the African countries' choice.

This informal decision still needs to be officially adopted by all nations during the conference, which concludes on November 21, but this is expected to be a formality.

"We welcome the announcement of COP32 in Ethiopia and look forward to elevating Africa's climate priorities and leadership," Rukiya Khamis, Africa senior organiser at the nonprofit 350.org, said.

Nigeria was the other potential host

UN climate conferences are organised in rotation among five regional blocs, which must select the host country by consensus within their group. The process can lead to power struggles.

This year, Brazil was chosen to host COP30 on behalf of the Latin American and Caribbean states. Africa's turn is scheduled for 2027, and Ethiopia was chosen over Nigeria as the preferred host country.