Togo launches three climate initiatives at COP31
The country presented the Togo Green Fund, a national carbon registry, and a zero-waste program.
Togo launched three environmental initiatives at the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 11, 2026. The country introduced the Togo Green Fund, a national carbon registry, and a zero-waste program to advance its ecological transition. These mechanisms aim to centralize climate financing, track greenhouse gas emissions, and promote a circular economy.
President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé attended the summit, themed 'Towards a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future.' The Togo Green Fund will mobilize national and international finance for environmental projects. The national carbon registry will enhance transparency in monitoring emission reduction efforts and valuing progress. The zero-waste program seeks to improve waste collection, management, and valorization.
Beyond these three initiatives, Togo plans to focus on renewable energy development, ecosystem preservation, and reforestation at COP31. These efforts align with Togo's commitments under the Paris Agreement and cover strategic sectors including energy, agriculture, and forestry. The Togolese delegation will continue discussions on these proposals until November 20, 2026.
Why it mattersTogo's environmental initiatives at COP31 will affect its energy, agriculture, and forestry sectors.