Togo: More than 300 African stakeholders gather in Kpalimé to discuss waste management

Author: Esaïe EdohPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Togo

Environment & Climate

Togo: More than 300 African stakeholders gather in Kpalimé to discuss waste management

More than 300 environmental stakeholders from Togo and other African countries met in Kpalimé on October 26, 2026, to consider sustainable waste-management solutions. Chaired by Togo’s Environment Minister, Dodzi Komla Kokoroko, the forum aims in part to develop a common African position ahead of COP31, scheduled to take place in Antalya, Türkiye. Participants emphasized the circular economy and cooperation among local authorities, government, businesses and civil society to improve waste collection, treatment and recovery. In Togo, the EU-funded GEDEC project, worth €4.2 million, is being implemented in five municipalities.

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