The Low Carbon Transition (TBC) project, funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition, has significantly contributed to the fight against climate change in Côte d’Ivoire by the end of 2025, according to Alex Mayeul Lagaud, Technical Advisor to the Minister of Environment.

He made this statement during the 5th Steering Committee (COPIL) meeting of the TBC project, held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Abidjan-Cocody, in the presence of Jean Douzo, representative of the EU Delegation, and Alexandre Foulon, Country Director of Expertise France.

As Chairman of the COPIL and Executive Secretary of the National Commission for the Fight against Climate Change (CNLCC), Alex Mayeul Lagaud highlighted several key activities carried out in 2025.

The project provided substantial support in strengthening interministerial coordination of climate action, particularly by assisting in the operationalization of the CNLCC and facilitating training for key stakeholders such as senators and members of the Economic, Social, Environmental and Cultural Council.

According to him, the TBC project also contributed to the work that led to the adoption of the climate change law. In terms of improving climate transparency, the project supported the government in adopting a decree aimed at establishing a National Climate Transparency System.

“This project has delivered significant achievements. We commend the support of the European Union and Expertise France, as the project enabled the implementation of 35 activities and the completion of five studies, leading to a budget execution level of approximately €2.2 million. These figures clearly demonstrate the project’s strong contribution to climate action in Côte d’Ivoire,” he stated.

For 2026, Alex Mayeul Lagaud announced several upcoming activities across different sectors, including continued support for climate action coordination through training workshops for COPIL and CNLCC members, as well as ongoing efforts to enhance climate transparency. He also highlighted the private sector, referencing a major carbon market forum held in 2025.

For his part, Jean Douzo reaffirmed that the European Union remains a committed partner and will continue to support Côte d’Ivoire in implementing its ambitious low-carbon strategy.

With a total budget of €5.9 million (approximately 3.8 billion FCFA), the TBC project runs from 2023 to 2026.