Ivory Coast's Low Carbon Transition project extended until mid-2027 to enhance climate transparency
The sixth Steering Committee of the Low Carbon Transition TBC project met on September 2, 2026, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The committee reviewed project achievements, validated technical and institutional recommendations, and approved a six-month extension of the project until June 2027. This extension aims to support the Ivorian government in monitoring and implementing its climate commitments. Claire Lautier, the new country director for Expertise France in Ivory Coast, emphasized that the low carbon transition is a long-term endeavor requiring sustained mobilization from administrations, institutions, technical and financial partners, the private sector, and civil society. Jean Gbedji Douzo, the European Union representative and financier of the project, confirmed ongoing negotiations for this six-month extension, which will serve as a final and decisive phase for their financial support. The project's mission is to support strategic reforms, consolidate regulatory frameworks, and strategically position Ivory Coast on the international climate stage. The extended phase will focus on two inseparable pillars: the full implementation of the national climate transparency system and the strengthening and finalization of ongoing operational activities to ensure their institutional anchoring and effective skills transfer. Dr. Lagaud Mayeul Alex, president of the steering committee, stressed the importance of ensuring coherence between project activities and national priorities. Fu
