Abidjan integrated sustainable urban planning and management

Environmental Footprint  

50 percent of Côte d’Ivoire’s total population resides in urban areas.

0.5 metric tons of CO2 emissions per capita are generated each year in Côte d’Ivoire.

In 2013, Abidjan was identified as the fifth-most vulnerable city in the world in terms of flood risks.

Project’s Climate Benefits  

An estimated reduction of 0.9 milllon metric tons of CO2 emissions, and persistent organic pollutant (POP) reduction of 0.5 g toxic equivalents (TEQ) over the life of the project

Project Focus 

The Abidjan Integrated Sustainable Urban Planning and Management program complements the master plan for the Greater Abidjan Region (Schéma Directeur de Grand Abidjan 2030), with a focus on building capacities and systems to tackle environmental degradation, climate change, and industrial pollution. The project includes the following components:

- Assess and improve air quality by reducing emissions and strengthening the legal framework for air quality of industrial emissions.

- Improve urban planning and management, with a focus on uptake of innovative low-carbon technologies.

- Provide sustainable urban infrastructure and tools to city stakeholders.