World Environment Day: Côte d'Ivoire accelerates its ecological transition

On June 5, 2026, during World Environment Day, Ivorian Minister Abou Bamba called for collective action against pollution, which causes over 12,000 deaths per year in Côte d'Ivoire. Major cities like Abidjan, Bouaké, Korhogo, and San Pedro face high levels of air pollution. The government plans to cut methane and black carbon emissions by 30% by 2030, restore nearly three million hectares of forests, and increase the share of renewable energy.