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Viewing cable 09ADDISABABA3026, MELES IN COPENHAGEN: ETHIOPIA GIVES CAVEATED APPROVAL

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09ADDISABABA3026 2009-12-29 11:41 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Addis Ababa
VZCZCXRO7067
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R 291141Z DEC 09
FM AMEMBASSY ADDIS ABABA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 7282
INFO RUEHZO/AFRICAN UNION COLLECTIVE
RUEPADJ/CJTF HOA
RUEAIIA/CIA WASHINGTON DC
RUEKDIA/DIA WASHINGTON DC
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RUEHLMC/MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORP
RUCPDOC/DEPT OF COMMERCE WASHINGTON DC
RUEATRS/DEPT OF TREASURY WASHINGTON DC
RHEBAAA/DEPT OF ENERGY WASHINGTON DC
RUEHCP/AMEMBASSY COPENHAGEN 0419
RUEHNR/AMEMBASSY NAIROBI 0022
RUEHDR/AMEMBASSY DAR ES SALAAM 5692
RUEHKM/AMEMBASSY KAMPALA 0009
RUEHLGB/AMEMBASSY KIGALI 1639
RUEHDJ/AMEMBASSY DJIBOUTI 0230
RUEHAE/AMEMBASSY ASMARA 3862
RUEHJB/AMEMBASSY BUJUMBURA 0092
RUEHPL/AMEMBASSY PORT LOUIS 0924
RUEHAN/AMEMBASSY ANTANANARIVO 0159
RUEHKH/AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM 1255
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 04 ADDIS ABABA 003026 
 
SIPDIS 
SENSITIVE 
 
DEPARTMENT FOR AF/E-JWYSHAM, OES/PCI LSPERLING, MGERDIN, OES/EGC 
AVOCKERODT 
 
E.O. 12958: NA 
TAGS: KSCA SENV ETRD PGOV ET
SUBJECT: MELES IN COPENHAGEN: ETHIOPIA GIVES CAVEATED APPROVAL 
 
ADDIS ABAB 00003026  001.2 OF 004 
 
 
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED; PROTECT ACCORDINGLY 
 
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SUMMARY 
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1. (SBU) In the aftermath of the December 2009 United Nations 
Framework Convention's Fifteenth Conference of the Parties 
(COP15) meeting in Copenhagen, Ethiopia has mixed reactions to 
the Accord.  As Chair of the African Union (AU) Conference of 
African Heads of State and Governments on Climate Change 
(CAHOSCC), Ethiopian PM Meles was named head of the African 
delegation of over 50 countries in August 2009.  Meles advanced 
an AU continent-wide position in Copenhagen that contained 
mitigation, adaptation, and technical transfer components to 
mixed reviews back on the continent.  Despite criticisms by 
civil society and representatives from countries such as Sudan 
regarding the issue of adaptation financing, Ethiopian officials 
are quick to point out that Meles was sanctioned by African 
Union member states to officially represent Africa on climate 
change issues.  As such, Meles' agreements in Copenhagen are the 
official African position regardless of critical statements 
emanating from other African officials. 
 
2. (SBU) Civil society and government officials both agree that 
Copenhagen put climate change issues on the map by starting a 
serious dialogue that is moving in the right direction, with 
U.S. engagement alone rendering the conference a success. While 
the government of Ethiopia is satisfied with USD 100 billion in 
adaptation financing beginning in 2020 that Meles accepted, 
civil society felt this figure was too low and not science- 
based. Ethiopia's civil society also expressed disappointment 
with developed countries' carbon emissions pledges, and would 
like to see the U.S. take on a greater leadership role moving 
forward.  End Summary. 
 
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MIXED REVIEWS 
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3. (SBU) The Regional Environment Officer (REO) met with the 
Director General Manager (DGM) of the Ethiopia Environmental 
Protection Agency (EEPA) Dasalegn Mesfin and the Director of the 
civil society organization the Forum for Environment (FfE), 
Negusu Aklilu, to discuss the role of the African delegation in 
Copenhagen's climate change negotiations and overall perceptions 
post-conference.  While both agreed that much work needs to be 
done regarding mitigating global carbon emissions, there were 
mixed reviews regarding the PM Meles' decision to accept climate 
change adaptation figures in the amount of $100 billion annually 
beginning in 2020. 
 
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POSITIVE IMPRESSIONS 
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4. (SBU) Both the EEPA Mesfin and FfE Negusu agreed that 
Copenhagen placed climate change discussions on the map and that 
climate change dialogue is moving in the right direction.  Both 
said that the mere fact that the USG was actively engaged 
renders the UNFCCC a success, with Negusu adding that 
negotiations would neither be credible nor valid without U.S. 
involvement.  Both approached the Copenhagen negotiations from a 
practical and realistic standpoint, recognizing political 
realities and economic drivers at play, which left neither 
disappointed nor surprised by the Accord's outcome.  Both 
regarded agreement on a two degree temperature reduction 
objective and a compromise regarding transparency in reporting 
as breakthroughs. 
 
ADDIS ABAB 00003026  002.2 OF 004 
 
 
 
5. (SBU) In terms of adaptation financing, EEPA Mesfin noted 
that the Africa delegation "got what we asked for (in terms of 
adaptation funding amounts), it was the prime focus and they 
(developed countries) accepted." Recognizing that $100 billion 
annually beginning in 2020 fell far short of some expectations, 
Mesfin emphasized that this sum is just a first step.  He said 
the sum of $100 billion should be positively viewed as a 
goodwill gesture that demonstrates the developed countries' 
understanding of Africa's plight and that it is a step toward 
"reconciling."  Negusu, on behalf of the civil society in 
Ethiopia, regarded the financing agreement as encouraging but 
falling short of Africa's needs. 
 
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REMAINING WORK TO BE DONE 
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6. (SBU) Mitigation: Ethiopia's civil society is disappointed 
with country mitigation pledges put forward in Copenhagen. 
Negusu's FfE continues to call on the United States to take on a 
leadership role and increase its carbon emissions pledge beyond 
17 percent.  A 2009 International Visitor and Leadership Program 
(IVLP) participant to the U.S., Negusu noted that he is aware of 
the U.S. political constraints at play. (Note: Negusu said that 
he took the time to explain the U.S. legislative system to many 
of his colleagues and counterparts at the conference, trying to 
help them to better understand the difficulties faced by 
President Obama and to help them manage their expectations. 
Negusu noted his surprise to find that many thought the 
President would drop into the conference, make sweeping 
proclamations, and save the conference. End note.).  Regardless 
of political constraints, Negusu insists that carbon reduction 
pledges like the United States' 17 percent are not science based 
and will not achieve the two degree objective agreed to in the 
Copenhagen Accord.  Negusu also attributes other countries' 
backtracking from initial pledges of 20-30 percent down to 15-25 
percent to a lack of U.S. leadership. 
 
7. (SBU) EEPA Mesfin recognized what he called the Accord's 
shortcomings in the carbon emissions category, but noted that 
this is a global problem for all countries to address.  The fact 
that numbers fell short of Africa's expectations, in his 
estimation, is not a failure on the part of Meles or the Africa 
delegation.  Carbon emissions targets are a global challenge for 
all nations to confront during ongoing negotiations.  Africa 
will continue to voice its concerns, asserting a moral pressure 
on developed countries, but ultimately, Mesfin says that 
resolution will be the responsibility of the U.S., the EU, and 
China and other large emerging economies. 
 
8. (SBU) Adaptation: Negusu said that going from zero to a sum 
of $100 billion annually beginning in 2020, coupled with a near 
term $10 billion figure, is encouraging but not adequate.  He 
argued that the figures are not science based and are 
insufficient to address Africa's mounting needs given that the 
funds will be divided among at least thirty countries. Negusu 
also said that climate change adaptation funds should be 
additional to existing official development assistance (ODA), a 
component of the Accord that currently lacks clarity.  He also 
asserts that adaptation funds for Africa should not be 
administered through conventional financial mechanisms such as 
the World Bank or GEF because of issues such as lack of 
transparency, difficult access, a non-inclusive decision making 
process, and high administrative costs.  Negusu wants to see 
Accord language regarding the Green C Fund made more robust so 
that it can take on the role of adaptation funds manager. 
 
 
ADDIS ABAB 00003026  003.2 OF 004 
 
 
9. (SBU) EEPA Mesfin repeatedly asserted that the GoE, the AU 
CAHOSCC, and Africa in general are happy with the adaptation 
financing for Africa decision taken in Copenhagen.  According to 
Mesfin, this issue is unique for Africa, a top priority, and 
Meles was awarded the amount he proposed - an amount the CAHOSCC 
agreed to in advance of the conference, that took global 
political and economic factors into account.  He continued that 
as the global financial situation improves, he is certain that 
Africa will receive increased support from the international 
community.  He also noted the important role of the carbon 
trading regime, praising efforts taken in Copenhagen to simplify 
barriers so as to enable Africa to participate in, and benefit 
from, the mechanism.  Mesfin thinks that this type of financial 
tool is key to unlocking Africa's human potential, linking 
development to market demand. 
 
10. (SBU) Regarding criticism that Meles "sold out Africa for 
his own country's interests," as reported by some media, Mesfin 
advised that this type of reporting be disregarded as misguided, 
uninformed, and undisciplined criticism emanating from Sudan and 
others.  He pointed out that Sudan, as a member of CAHOSCC, 
sanctioned Meles to speak for, and negotiate on behalf of, the 
continent of Africa.  He concluded by saying that "Africa 
benefited the most in Copenhagen, we got what we wanted for us." 
 
11. (SBU) Other concerns:  Negusu was frustrated by what he sees 
as the UNFCCC's lack of transparency in Copenhagen, particularly 
given that non-governmental organizations were barred from 
participating in conference sessions due to lack of space. 
Moreover, Negusu and other civil society representatives were 
disappointed by what they viewed as a non-participatory 
exercise, alleging that the Accord's final text was ultimately 
the product of the United States and four other countries.  He 
complained of a heavy-handed crowd control police force that did 
not showcase developed countries' commitment to freedom of 
expression, the right to gather, and respect for the rule of 
law. He expressed concerns that the final text of the Accord had 
omitted a deadline for establishing a legally binding deal. 
While his expectations are low regarding reaching a legally 
binding agreement in the near term, Negusu said FfE will 
continue its campaign to press for a deal.  To date, FfE has 
gathered over two million signatures on a petition that calls 
upon the USG to take a leadership role in reaching a final 
binding agreement. 
 
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COMMENT 
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12. (SBU) Despite media reports that highlight discontent with 
the Meles-led delegation to Copenhagen, the general consensus is 
one of mild success. Civil society and government officials 
alike recognize that significant work needs to be done in the 
months and years ahead to ensure the establishment of a robust 
international agreement, one they hope will transition from the 
present Accord to an internationally legally binding document. 
The majority of voices in Ethiopia, both from the government and 
civil society, recognize Copenhagen as a first step toward that 
end objective.  Disappointed by carbon emission pledges and 
adaptation financing figures lower than many had hoped, the 
positive spin generated to counter negative media is that Africa 
asserted its position under Meles and Africa's climate change 
challenges were recognized and validated by the international 
community in Copenhagen.  With climate change issues now on the 
table, most in Ethiopia agree that the international community 
is moving in the right direction. End Comment. 
 
#MUSHINGI 
 
ADDIS ABAB 00003026  004.2 OF 004 
 
 
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