Togo
Nationally determined contribution
Targets
Togo aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 52.1% below the Business-as-Usual (BAU) scenario by 2035, corresponding to 47.9 MtCO₂e of avoided emissions. Under the NDC 3.0 scenario, projected emissions would decrease from 92.0 MtCO₂e (BAU) to 44.1 MtCO₂e in 2035.
The mitigation target comprises:
- 15.7% unconditional reduction
- 36.4% conditional reduction
- 52.1% total reduction by 2035
Article 6 engagement
Togo has established a legal framework for carbon markets through Decree No. 2023-034/PR of 15 March 2023, Law No. 2025-006 of 14 April 2025, and Law No. 2026-007 of 24 March 2026.
The country is currently in an Article 6 readiness and negotiation phase. At the time of the NDC 3.0, no transfer agreement under Articles 6.2, 6.4 or 6.8 had been concluded. Togo reports ongoing bilateral negotiations with Switzerland, Singapore, Norway and South Korea with a view to potential future transfers of mitigation outcomes.
A national carbon registry and Article 6 platform are under development to support the tracking of ITMOs and corresponding adjustments.
Mitigation activities
Togo’s NDC 3.0 includes 48 mitigation measures across six sectors: Energy, Transport, Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU), Waste, and Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU).
Key mitigation activities include:
- Energy: Increase the share of renewable energy to 42.9% by 2035, improve energy efficiency and expand clean cooking solutions.
- Transport: Develop low-carbon urban mobility, including the conversion of 50,000 motorcycle taxis (zémidjans) to electric motorcycles.
- Agriculture: Promote climate-smart and low-emission agricultural practices.
- AFOLU: Reforest one million hectares, expand agroforestry, restore mangroves and strengthen carbon sinks.
- Waste: Improve waste management and reduce sectoral emissions.
- IPPU: Reduce emissions from industrial processes and product use.
- Clean cooking: Provide clean cooking solutions to an additional 500,000 households.
Sectors covered by the NDC
- Energy
- Transport
- Agriculture
- Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU)
- Waste
- Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU)
Finance needs
Togo estimates that XOF 3,288.5 billion (approximately USD 5.98 billion) will be required to implement its NDC 3.0 over the 2026–2035 period. Of this amount, XOF 1,760.5 billion is allocated to mitigation, XOF 1,511 billion to adaptation, and XOF 17 billion to education, research and capacity building.
The country expects to mobilize 30.1% of the required financing through national resources and domestic instruments, while 69.9% remains conditional on international support. This highlights the importance of international climate finance, private sector investment and innovative financing instruments in supporting the implementation of Togo’s NDC.
Carbon pricing
Status
Not available
Carbon markets
National entities responsible for carbon markets
Ministry in charge of carbon markets
Ministère de l’Environnement et des Ressources Forestières, de la protection côtière et du changement climatique
Article 6.4 DNA
Dr. Edou Komlan komlanedouk@gmail.com / komkayi80@yahoo.fr
CDM DNA
Dr. EDOU Komlan
Article 6 strategy and regulations
Togo has established a regulatory framework for carbon markets, including Decree No. 2023-034/PR of 15 March 2023 on carbon mechanisms and subsequent regulations defining priority sectors, eligible activities and procedures for carbon projects. The framework covers both voluntary carbon market activities and cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
The framework sets requirements for the eligibility and approval of carbon projects and provides for the authorization of internationally transferred mitigation outcomes. Togo is also strengthening its institutional and technical arrangements to support future participation in Article 6 cooperation.
Décret N°2023-O34/PR relatif aux mécanismes de carbone
Host Party participation requirements for Article 6.4 mechanism
National registry
Togo has established a national registry for greenhouse gas mitigation activities, projects and programmes. The management of the registry is governed by Order No. 039/MERF of 30 May 2024, within the framework established by Decree No. 2023-034/PR of 15 March 2023 on carbon mechanisms.
Pipeline
Article 6
Bilateral agreements
- Not available
Mitigation activities
- Not available
CDM
Togo engaged with the Clean Development Mechanism, with two CDM activities.
For more information on all CDM activities please download the Database for PAs and PoAs.
Data
As of December 31st, 2021, Household projects are the only CDM activity in Togo with issued credits, accounting for a total of 590.51 kt.
2020 was the year with the largest volume of issued credits for household projects, with 151.28 kt issued.
Voluntary Carbon Market
Download VCM activity portfolioData
As of September 6th, 2024, Togo has 26 projects registered with the VCM, out of which 24 are registered with the GS and 2 are registered with the VCS.
As of September 6th, 2024, Household projects are the leading VCM activity in issued credits for Togo, with a total of 230.6 kt.
RE projects are the second most prominent VCM activity, with issued credits accounting for 71 kt.
As of September 6th, 2024, Waste projects are the only VCM activity in Togo with retired credits, accounting for a total of 6.4 kt.
2020 was the year with the largest volume of retired credits for waste projects, with 3.8 kt retired.