Benin has installed multiple solar power plants and dozens of mini-grids with support from international funding mechanisms including the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Solar energy currently contributes 15% of domestic electricity production. The government approved an updated National Renewable Energy Development Policy (PONADER) in July 2024, committing to make renewable energy the primary power source by 2030. Environmental impact assessments accompany solar installations, with reforestation activities creating local income opportunities through honey production.

The Village-Based Management of Woody Savanna and Woodlots for Carbon Sequestration project manages approximately 126,700 hectares of government-owned protected forest areas. The initiative integrates inventory and growth data, vegetation mapping, and sustainable harvesting schedules. Fire protection systems, wildlife management, and sustainable livestock-grazing schemes are core components. The project supplies technical and financial resources to maintain sustained timber yields while sequestering carbon.

Benin achieved a 0.79% annual decrease in total greenhouse gas emissions over the past decade, driven primarily by 5.75% annual reductions in CO₂ emissions from land-use changes. The country's renewable energy investments since 2015 have contributed to this downward trend. However, methane emissions from livestock and waste have increased 2.26% annually, and nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture have risen 3.68% per year, highlighting the need for sustainable agricultural practices and waste management improvements.