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Air quality, green spaces, and environmental policies in Togo

Togo faces environmental challenges including deforestation at 15,000 ha/year, temperature rise of 0.34°C per decade since 1991, and increasing extreme heat exposure, particularly in northern regions. Precipitation shows variability with modest future increases projected. Forest cover stands at 30% but continues to decline. The country has committed to net zero by 2050 and participates in international climate efforts, though data on air quality, recycling, and renewables remain limited.

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. No specific government initiatives or urban-rural differences detailed in recent reports, but low industrial emissions noted historically.

Water Quality

Moderate
5.5/10

Limited data on drinking water safety and pollution levels; access statistics unavailable. No specific treatment standards or monitoring detailed in profiles.

WHO environmental health profile exists but lacks detailed metrics.

Recycling System

Recycling rate and types unavailable per database. No infrastructure details found in reports.

Green Spaces

Natural forest cover 1.7 Mha (30% of land) in 2020, lost 12 kha in 2024. Deforestation rate ~15,000 ha/year vs reforestation 3,000 ha/year.

Forest Coverage: 30.0%
No specific count of national parks available.

Environmental Policies

Togo committed to net zero emissions by 2050 with complete detailed plan and annual reporting. Participates in Paris Agreement via INDC targeting 11.14% GHG reduction by 2030. National Environmental Action Plan and Policy in place.

Key Policies:
  • Net Zero by 2050
  • INDC GHG Reduction
  • National Environmental Policy
Renewable Energy: Encourages CDM and REDD+ investments.

Natural Disaster Risk

MODERATE

Common risks include floods and droughts; coastal exposure to sea level rise projected 4-8 mm by 2025.

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Climate Change Impacts: Temperatures rising 0.34°C per decade since 1991. Heat exposure increasing: Savanes/Kara 100% historically, Plateaux to 100% by 2075. Extreme heat days (>40°C) to affect 100% Savanes population by 2035. Precipitation: spring rains decreased in coastal areas, +2.6% annual by 2050. Hot days increase 10 per decade to 2050, then 29 per decade.

Sustainability Initiatives

Climate Mitigation

INDC targets 11.14% GHG reduction by 2030 vs 2010 baseline via sectoral measures in energy, agriculture, transport. Net zero by 2050 with detailed plan.

Reforestation

Efforts to counter deforestation (15,000 ha/year loss) with reforestation at 3,000 ha/year; REDD+ promotion.

Wildlife & Nature

West African LionCritically Endangered
African Forest ElephantCritically Endangered
HippopotamusVulnerable