Cote d’Ivoire to mobilise $22bn to fight climate change
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About 13 trillion CFA francs ($22bn) are needed for combating climate change and mitigating its effects in Cote d’Ivoire, a senior official said.
Minister for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, Jacques Konan, said this during a workshop.
“The action plan developed by Cote d’Ivoire to address climate change is estimated at 13 trillion CFA francs,” said.
The minister said that he has been tasked with mobilising partners to assist the country in securing funding to meet its commitments.
A portfolio of projects has been developed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to enhance the resilience of affected populations.
According to the World Bank, rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, flooding, and coastal erosion pose significant challenges for Cote d’Ivoire and threaten its economic growth.
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