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Côte d’Ivoire seeks US$1.1 bln for reforestation program

Côte d’Ivoire seeks US$1.1 bln for reforestation program
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 20:02

Within just 100 years, Côte d'Ivoire lost nearly 82% of its forest cover. From 16 million hectares in 1900, the country had only 2.9 million hectares in 2021. During the ongoing COP15, President  Alassane Ouattara announced a program to increase the cover to 5.9 million hectares by 2030. 

Côte d’Ivoire currently seeks US$1.1 billion to fund its reforestation program. The information was disclosed in an official release issued Monday, May 9. 

According to the release, Ivorian authorities hope to restore 3 million hectares of forests by 2030 thanks to "The Abidjan Legacy Program".

"The initiative promotes agroforestry and appeals to the private sector for the restoration of forest cover,” indicated President Alassane Ouattara. 

Sixty percent (60%) of the Côte d’Ivoire’s national territory is hit by drought and desertification. According to authorities, the rate is 90% in its northern regions. The situation negatively affects agriculture and agribusiness, causing migration and inter-community conflicts, the release explains citing the President of the Republic.

At least two institutions have already pledged support to the program.  The African Development Bank (AfDB) announced a US$500 million support while the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will commit about US$20 million.

Jean-Marc Gogbeu

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