CDN 3.0 du Bénin

The document is an executive summary of Benin's Third Nationally Determined Contribution (CDN 3.0) for the period 2026 to 2035, submitted to the UNFCCC. It outlines the country's updated ambitions for greenhouse gas emission reductions and climate adaptation across multiple sectors, including energy, agriculture, forestry, and waste, while detailing the financial requirements and institutional frameworks necessary for implementation.

• Benin aims to reduce cumulative greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (excluding the Forestry and Other Land Use sector) by approximately 120.7 Mt E-CO2 between 2026 and 2035 compared to the reference scenario, representing a reduction of 32.8%.
• When including the Forestry and Other Land Use (FAT) sector, the expected net GHG emission reductions are 590.8 Mt E-CO2, or 33.8%, relative to the reference scenario for the 2026-2035 period.
• The total estimated funding requirement for the CDN 3.0 is approximately 14,488.127 million USD, consisting of 9,939.269 million USD for mitigation and 4,548.857 million USD for adaptation initiatives.
• Benin's 2023 GHG emissions (excluding forestry) were 24.54 Mt E-CO2, which is approximately 1.95 tonnes E-CO2 per inhabitant, marking a 30% increase from 2018 levels.
• The energy sector is a primary focus for mitigation, containing 22 of the 32 identified mitigation measures and 70 of the 180 total projects.
• Agriculture is a critical economic pillar employing about 70% of the population and providing 72.9% of export revenues, but it is highly vulnerable to extreme weather such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves.
• The coastal region, spanning 30 of 77 communes and housing about 60% of the population, faces severe coastal erosion with shoreline retreat ranging from 12 to 30 meters per year.
• Climate change significantly impacts public health in Benin; four of the top ten causes of death—malaria, malnutrition, acute respiratory infections, and cardiovascular diseases—are directly linked to the climate.
• The CDN 3.0 incorporates cross-cutting priorities including gender and social inclusion, private sector engagement, a just transition to ensure no group or territory is left behind, and strategic measures for loss and damage.
• Implementation is coordinated by the Ministry of Living Environment and Transport in charge of Sustainable Development (MCVT), utilizing a governance structure that includes a Steering Committee, a National Coordination Unit, and sectoral and communal coordination bodies.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2026). CDN 3.0 du Bénin. https://leap.sei.org/default.asp?action=publications&hidemap=0&search=1&sector=7011

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. CDN 3.0 du Bénin. 2026. https://leap.sei.org/default.asp?action=publications&hidemap=0&search=1&sector=7011.

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2026cdn, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{CDN 3.0 du Bénin}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2026}, url = {https://leap.sei.org/default.asp?action=publications&hidemap=0&search=1&sector=7011}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }