Mali's Prime Minister, General Abdoulaye Maiga, met with the country's delegation at COP29 in Turkey to discuss national priorities for climate change financing. The meeting, led by Minister Doumbia Mariam Tangara, focused on Mali's expectations from international negotiations. Maiga's visit followed the official opening ceremony of the Summit of Heads of State and Government, presided over by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The discussions aimed to align Mali's climate goals with international financing mechanisms.
Minister Doumbia highlighted that negotiations had just begun, and no outcomes were certain at that stage. However, she noted that preparatory work had identified key areas of interest for Mali, including adaptation, just transition, mitigation, agriculture, technology, and the Adaptation Fund. Mali's priorities center around implementing its Nationally Determined Contribution (CDN 3.0), which outlines the country's climate action plan. The CDN 3.0 assesses Mali's financing needs from 2026 to 2035 at $8.543 billion.
Mali's first priority is implementing its CDN 3.0, which requires $8.543 billion in financing from 2026 to 2035. Of this amount, $6.503 billion is allocated for mitigation efforts, while $2.040 billion is for adaptation. The second priority focuses on adaptation to address vulnerabilities in populations and productive sectors, particularly agriculture and water resources. According to the CDN 3.0, 69.1% of Mali's adaptation financing needs rely on international support. Minister Doumbia emphasized the need for accessible, predictable, and adapted financing mechanisms.
The third priority involves transforming climate commitments into concrete, financeable projects. To achieve this, Mali aims to diversify financing sources, enhance direct access to climate funds, mobilize the private sector, and explore mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. These efforts must ensure environmental integrity and prevent double counting. The Malian delegation also intends to represent the Sahel region's interests, focusing on the intersection of climate change, peace, and security.
Prime Minister Maiga commended Minister Doumbia and her team for their efforts at COP29. He urged them to conduct their mission in line with three principles guiding Mali's public action: respect for Mali's sovereignty, strategic choices, and partners; respect for decisions made by the country; and consideration of the vital interests of the Malian people. This meeting demonstrates Mali's attention to climate issues and its commitment to defending national priorities in international negotiations.
The CDN 3.0 outlines Mali's climate action plan and financing needs. The plan includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Mali's delegation at COP29 aims to secure financing and support for these initiatives. The country's climate goals align with international efforts to address climate change.
Mali's participation in COP29 reflects its commitment to addressing climate change. The country's priorities focus on adaptation, mitigation, and sustainable development. With the support of international partners, Mali aims to implement its climate action plan and achieve its development goals.
Key points
- Mali requires $8.543 billion in financing from 2026 to 2035 to implement its Nationally Determined Contribution (CDN 3.0).
