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Togo

Political Groups
LDC, G77
World Bank Income Group
Low income
Global Climate Risk Index
149.67

The annually published Global Climate Risk Index analyses to what extent countries have been affected by the impacts of weather-related loss events (storms, floods, heat waves etc.).

Published by German Watch https://www.germanwatch.org/en/cri
Share of Global Emissions
0.03%
Legislation
3
Laws, Acts, Constitutions (legislative branch)
Policies
17
Policies, strategies, decrees, action plans (from executive branch)
Litigation
Coming soon
Court cases and tribunal proceedings
Targets
9
Climate targets in National Law & Policy

Latest Documents

, 2020

This document was identified in the country's updated NDC. In this roadmap, the government notably commits to: extend the network and deployment of decentralised systems (e.g., individual solar panels) to achieve 75% electrification, supported by the establishment of the Electricity Fund for AllDevelopment of sustainable and reliable production capacities, partic...

, 2019

This law notably provides for exemptions or relief from the tax burden (customs duties and VAT) on the import of new electric and hybrid vehicles. It applies for a duration of maximum five years. 

, 2018

The Strategic Investment Framework for Environment and Natural Resources Management (CSIGERN) replaces the National Program of Investment for the Environment and Natural Resources. It is a programmatic framework defining interventions related to the environment and natural resource management. It constitutes the reference document for the Ministry of the Environment and Fo...

, 2018

In this document, the government states that it will aim to develop climate action and promote renewable energy sources.

, 2018

This law aims at enabling the country to enjoy 50 % of renewable sources in its mix of electricity supply by 2030, in line with its electrification strategy spanning the period 2018 to 2030 (Horizon 2030). The law puts in place a legal framework to attract investors in the production and commercialisation areas. Solar and hydro sources are prioritised, while micro generati...

  • unconditional contribution to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20.51% by 2030, i.e. 6,236.02 Gg CO2-eq the Togolese State undertakes, if it receives the required support, to achieve an additional reduction of 30.06% in GHG emissions compared to the reference scenario by 2030, i.e. 9,305.59 Gg CO2- eqEconomy-wide | Target year: 2030
  • 11.14% (unconditional) and 31.14% (conditional) reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 compared to the baseline scenarioEconomy-wide: Economy Wide | Target year: 2030
  • Forest cover to reach 30% by 2050LULUCF: Preservation | Target year: 2050Source: National Forest Policy
  • Forest cover to reach 20% by 2035LULUCF: Preservation | Target year: 2035Source: National Forest Action Plan 2011-2019
  • 50% of energy from renewable energy resources by 2030 against a 2018 baselineEnergy: Renewable Energy | Target year: 2030Source: Law 2018-010 on the promotion of electricity generation from renewable sources