Denunciation of illegal gold panning and filling: The Ministry of Environment unveils the green number 1372

The Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition, Abou Bamba, launched a green number, 1372, to report environmental crimes such as illegal gold panning and filling. In 100 days, his ministry closed three polluting companies and warned eight others for non-compliance with environmental standards. He also encouraged Ivorians to invest in the green economy, emphasizing that environmental protection can create economic opportunities.