Benin: New Code Unifies Rules on Forests and Wildlife

Author: Armel TOGNONPublished on: July 14, 2026Country: Benin

Environment & ClimatePolitics

Benin: New Code Unifies Rules on Forests and Wildlife

The Beninese Parliament adopted Law No. 2026-16 on the Forest and Wildlife Code on July 14, 2026. The text replaces the previous laws from 1993 and comprises 318 articles across 31 chapters and eight titles. The new code addresses conservation challenges, climate change, and international commitments, aiming to halt the annual loss of 60,000 hectares of forests according to the FAO.

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