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Environment & Sustainability Guide

Air quality, green spaces, and environmental policies in Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast faces significant climate vulnerabilities including rising temperatures, extreme weather, and sea level rise impacting agriculture and coastal areas. Deforestation remains a challenge despite government efforts, while sustainability initiatives focus on NDCs and waste management. Air quality is stable but data limited; water access varies with pollution concerns.

Air Quality Index

Moderate

6.0/10

Stable trend

Air quality data is limited with current AQI and PM levels unavailable; 6-month trend stable. Urban areas like Abidjan face pollution from traffic and industry, but no major worsening reported. Government focuses on waste management improvements expected in 2026.

Water Quality

Moderate

5.5/10

Water quality challenged by pollution in coastal lagoons and rivers from agriculture and urban runoff. Access to clean water limited in rural areas; treatment standards exist but enforcement varies. Climate change exacerbates scarcity through erratic rainfall.

Drinking water safety concerns in urban slums; government monitoring through national programs but data gaps persist.

Recycling System

Recycling infrastructure limited with no available rate data; types not specified in database. Government plans efficiency improvements in major cities' waste management for 2026 amid urbanization challenges.

Green Spaces

Forest coverage around 32% threatened by deforestation; ongoing government efforts to combat it with 81% public expectation of continuation. National parks include Taï and Comoé protecting biodiversity amid savannahs and rainforests.

Forest Coverage: 32.0%

National Parks: 9

Key protected areas: Taï National Park (UNESCO site), Comoé National Park. Recent disturbances: 581 alerts in early 2026 covering 7 ha.

Environmental Policies

Ivory Coast committed to Paris Agreement via NDC with MRV system support for climate finance. Policies target deforestation control, waste management, and climate resilience in agriculture and energy.

Key Policies:

•NDC Implementation
•Deforestation Combat
•Waste Management Efficiency

Renewable Energy: Energy supply projected to grow modestly; NDC includes renewable expansion though specifics limited.

Natural Disaster Risk

MODERATE

Common disasters: floods, storms, coastal erosion. IMF notes natural shocks as key fiscal threat.

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Climate Change Impacts: Temperatures rising with more extreme, unpredictable rainfall (78% expect increase) and events (58% likely more in 2026). Sea levels rising affecting coastal Abidjan; agriculture vulnerable. ND-GAIN ranks 134/187 vulnerable; over past decade, erratic precipitation and heat impact cocoa production.

Sustainability Initiatives

Renewable Energy

NDC targets emission reductions and renewable share increase; ICAT supports MRV for climate finance to boost low-carbon energy.

Waste Management

Government efforts to improve urban waste efficiency; 83% expect better management in 2026 amid traffic and urbanization.

Deforestation Control

Ongoing national fight against deforestation with high public confidence (81%) in government continuation.

Wildlife & Nature

Pygmy HippopotamusEndangered

Miss Waldron's Red ColobusCritically Endangered

Forest ElephantCritically Endangered

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