Côte d’Ivoire has signed two environmental cooperation agreements with Sweden and Guinea, aimed at strengthening climate action, mobilizing green financing and protecting shared ecosystems.

The agreements were signed on Friday, November 13, 2026, in Antalya, Türkiye, by Ivorian Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition Abou Bamba, on the sidelines of COP31.

The agreement with Sweden focuses on Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, which provides a framework for international transfers of carbon credits and emissions reductions. It aims to support projects targeting greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in renewable energy, waste management, energy efficiency and biomass.

The partnership is also expected to facilitate access to carbon finance, promote the transfer of clean technologies and strengthen national capacities. Both countries will operate under transparency and environmental integrity requirements.

The second agreement, signed with Guinea, seeks to strengthen cross-border environmental cooperation and protect shared natural resources. Its priorities include the preservation of transboundary river basins and the Guinean Forests biome, an ecosystem considered important for climate regulation, biodiversity conservation and carbon storage.

The agreement provides for joint initiatives to protect terrestrial and marine biodiversity, restore landscapes, preserve ecological corridors and improve sustainable water management. It also includes cooperation to combat illegal gold mining, known as artisanal gold mining.

The two countries will also explore opportunities to share technical expertise and mobilize sustainable financing, particularly through the ninth replenishment cycle of the Global Environment Facility (GEF-9).

The agreements reflect Côte d’Ivoire’s efforts to strengthen international partnerships on climate change while addressing environmental challenges that extend beyond national borders.