Benin: At FIC 2026, Georges Alé Calls for Changing How African Cities Are Built

Minister of Living Environment and Transport, Georges Alé, called on Africa to adopt a 'carbon sobriety' approach to urban development at the opening of FIC 2026 in Cotonou. He emphasized that although Africa contributes little to global emissions, it is vulnerable to climate change and is experiencing rapid urbanization. The conference, themed 'Economy of African territories: accelerating the transition to carbon sobriety,' gathers government officials, investors, and experts to discuss sustainable solutions to ecological and urban challenges.