Benin: Nearly CFA 800 Billion Earmarked for Climate in 2027, with Several Sectors Involved

Benin’s government plans CFA 797.5 billion in public climate-related investments for 2027, according to a note attached to the draft finance bill. Of that amount, CFA 682.6 billion is earmarked for adapting to climate change and CFA 114.9 billion for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Living environment and transport are allocated CFA 361.2 billion, energy, water and mines nearly CFA 127 billion, higher education and scientific research CFA 108.46 billion, and agriculture, livestock and fishing nearly CFA 60 billion. These are budget projections: the draft, adopted by the Council of Ministers on October 7, has not yet been passed.