Côte d’Ivoire unveils bold carbon tax strategy to drive green economy
Côte d’Ivoire charts a bold path toward carbon neutrality with pioneering fiscal reforms
Côte d’Ivoire is poised to redefine its environmental governance by rolling out a groundbreaking national carbon tax strategy. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Budget, this initiative marks a decisive shift toward curbing greenhouse gas emissions while fostering a sustainable, low-carbon economic model.
Confronting climate and economic challenges head-on
The government’s strategic blueprint reveals a stark reality: Côte d’Ivoire’s economic rebound post-Covid has come at an environmental cost. Between 1990 and 2024, the nation’s carbon intensity surged from 0.15 to 0.18 tonnes of CO₂ per thousand dollars of GDP—a direct result of heavy reliance on fossil fuels, rapid industrializ...











