The Togolese government has installed members of the regional and coordination committees for the Maritime region's climate adaptation plan in Tsévié. The ceremony, presided over by Governor Taïrou Bagbiègue, marks a significant step in the country's efforts to address climate change. The committees will oversee the implementation of the plan, which focuses on adaptation, agriculture, forestry, and water resources, as well as community resilience. The plan is expected to cost 16,930 billion FCFA.
The regional committee, composed of 19 members, will provide strategic guidance, monitor progress, and define technical and financial modalities for the plan's sustainability. The committee is under the responsibility of the governor. On the other hand, the coordination committee, consisting of 13 members, will be responsible for implementing actions, preparing plan documents, and submitting them for approval. The coordination committee is led by Secretary General of the Governor's Office, Dotsè Médjina.
Both committees have a five-year mandate, covering the period 2026-2030. The plan is built around three main axes: climate adaptation, agriculture, forestry, and water resources, and community resilience. The installation ceremony was preceded by two communications on the plan's orientations and the actors responsible for its implementation. Governor Bagbiègue recalled that the Maritime region, like other regions of Togo, is affected by climate-related hazards.
The governor also acknowledged the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for adaptation initiatives. He urged the committee members to work in the interest of the populations. The members of the prefectural and communal committees for climate adaptation plans in the Maritime region will be installed in the coming days. The plan aims to enhance the region's resilience to climate change.
The regional and coordination committees will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective implementation of the climate adaptation plan. The plan's success will depend on the collaboration and commitment of all stakeholders involved. The government has emphasized the importance of addressing climate change, which poses significant challenges to Togo's development.
The installation of the committees is a significant step towards achieving the plan's objectives. The committees will work together to ensure that the plan is implemented effectively and that its goals are met. The government has expressed its commitment to supporting the committees in their work.
The climate adaptation plan is a critical component of Togo's efforts to address climate change. The plan's focus on community resilience and adaptation will help to reduce the country's vulnerability to climate-related hazards. The installation of the committees marks a significant milestone in the plan's implementation.
Key points
- The plan's cost is estimated at 16,930 billion FCFA.
- The committees have a five-year mandate, covering the period 2026-2030.
- The plan focuses on climate adaptation, agriculture, forestry, and water resources, as well as community resilience.
