Togo: Climate Policy Diagnostic

Togo aspires to attain middle-income status by 2030, anchored in social inclusion, job creation, and modernization. However, the country faces important development challenges. This includes dealing with the impacts of climate change such as rising temperatures, more frequent extreme hot days, and increasingly erratic rainfall patterns, with intensified single-day precipitation events. This is especially important given the country’s strong dependence on agriculture. Competing development needs require a more integrated approach to land policy, planning, water management, energy access, and forest protection. The country also needs substantial investments in its electricity, water, and waste sectors but private investment is lacking. The mission reviewed the current fiscal policies supporting climate action and provided recommendations to support the long-term climate resilience in Togo, while aligning with its overall development objectives.