Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire forecasts an increase of GHG emissions to reach around 156 million tonnes in 2035. Côte d’Ivoire’s contribution presents an unconditional ambition of 33.07% corresponding to an abatement of fifty-one (52) million tonnes equivalent CO2 in 2035 compared to the scenario of reference (1990). This would result in a reduction of emissions from 156 to 104 million tonnes equivalent CO2. Additional conditional measures in the implementation of the NDCs could bring the overall ambition of GHG mitigation to a reduction of 74.29% of total emissions in 2035 compared to the scenario of reference (1990). This would result in a reduction of emissions from 156 to 40 million tonnes equivalent CO2. 

Côte d’Ivoire plans to finance part of its NDC implementation through carbon markets, leveraging both the Article 6 mechanisms of the Paris Agreement and voluntary markets.

The country has established the Bureau Marché Carbone (BMC) in 2024 and an institutional framework to regulate carbon markets, supported by specific provisions in their national Climate Law (loi cadre sur les changements climatiques).

NDC 3.0 identifies 26 key mitigation measures (down from 38 in NDC 2.0), reflecting a more targeted approach with quantified sectoral objectives for 2035:

Energy

• Expand access to clean cooking (70% LPG use, 25% improved biomass stoves)
• Transition to 100% LED lighting
• Improve appliance efficiency
• Promote energy efficiency in public and commercial buildings

Oil & Gas

• Cut methane emissions by 50% by 2035

Industry/PIUP

• Reduce HFC consumption by 70% (vs 2020 levels)
• Replace refrigerants with low-GWP alternatives
• Support cleaner production processes 

Transportation 

• Achieve 12% electric vehicle imports by 2035
• Reach 25% biodiesel blending (from rubber) in bus fleets by 2030
• Introduce 5% sustainable aviation fuel by 2035
• Renew vehicle fleet (60% Euro VI imports)
• Increase low-carbon public transport to 10% of trips

Agriculture 

• Reduce CH4 and N2O through sustainable rice cultivation, livestock management, and optimized fertilizer use

Waste 

• Expand micro-anaerobic digestion and composting 

Forestry and Land Use (LULUCF/UTCATF)

• Restore 1.5 million ha of forest (including 250,000 ha production forests and 1.1 million ha agroforestry)
• Convert 2.5 million ha of farmland to sustainable agroforestry systems

The NDC covers all sectors of the economy, including energy, industry (PIUP), agriculture, waste and forestry & land use (LULUCF), now expanded to include agroforestry, buildings, and resilient cities as new adaptation and mitigation areas.

The total estimated cost of implementing NDC 3.0 is USD 58.8 billion (± 33 trillion FCFA), including: 

• USD 27.2 billion for mitigation
• USD 34.8 billion for adaptation

CIV expects financing from domestic sources such as state budget allocations, national climate fund, private sector investment, PPPs. Internationally, financing sources include climate funds (GCF, GEF, AF), concessional loans, bilateral support, and carbon market revenues under Article 6 or voluntary markets.