Togo is seeking to strengthen its climate financing mechanisms and accelerate its ecological transition. Taking part in COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, the country launched three major initiatives on Thursday, November 12: the Togo Green Fund, the National Carbon Registry’s digital platform and the Togo Zero Waste Programme.
At the heart of this effort is the Togo Green Fund, established by decree in May 2026. The mechanism aims to serve as a one-stop shop to pool and channel public and private funding, from both domestic and international sources, towards environmental protection and climate action projects.
At the climate conference, Lomé is also seeking to rally partners around a portfolio of 43 green projects with estimated financing needs of $3.97 billion, equivalent to approximately CFA francs 2,330 billion. These projects span several strategic sectors, including sustainable agriculture, agrifood processing, renewable energy, mobility, water, sanitation, coastal protection, forest restoration and the circular economy.
Beyond financial resources, Togo is also seeking technical and technological partnerships to support the implementation of these projects.
National budget allocations also reflect the priority given to environmental issues. In 2026, expenditure identified as beneficial to the climate and the environment amounts to CFA francs 167.7 billion, representing 9% of the spending assessed under the green budgeting framework.
The other two initiatives focus on carbon governance and waste management. The National Carbon Registry’s digital platform is intended to improve transparency in carbon markets and track greenhouse gas emission reduction measures included in the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
Meanwhile, the Togo Zero Waste Programme aims to promote circular economy principles by encouraging more sustainable waste management and better resource recovery.
These announcements follow a review in Lomé of the national greenhouse gas inventory report. Around 50 representatives from public administrations, the private sector, academia and civil society took part in the exercise. The data collected will help identify the highest-emitting sectors and guide adjustments to national climate policies.
The launch of these three mechanisms aligns with the policy direction set by Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council, who attended the World Leaders’ Summit on Climate Action held on the sidelines of COP31.
Through these initiatives, Togo aims to make its environmental projects more attractive to investors, diversify its funding sources and turn the green economy into a driver of sustainable development.