AGP Executive Report

Climate & Energy: New data shows May 2026 was the world’s second-warmest May on record, with a high chance 2026 ranks among the four warmest years—another warning sign for a warming planet. Transport & Air Quality: In Africa, rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict are accelerating electric motorbike adoption, with riders reporting lower daily operating costs and sales up sharply. Togo Security for Resilience: At the World Bank Fragility Forum, Togo outlined a prevention-first approach—early warning, security operations, and community resilience projects—reporting hundreds of completed community infrastructure works benefiting hundreds of thousands, including women. Nuclear & Radiation Safety (Togo): Togo’s lawmakers approved bills to join key nuclear safety and radiological emergency conventions, aiming to strengthen oversight and environmental safeguards. Maritime Economy (Togo): On World Oceans Day, Togo stressed that nearly 70% of economic activity depends on the maritime sector, calling for stronger protection of marine resources. Green Diplomacy (Togo): A Lomé conference on green diplomacy and ESG finance will push climate resilience, circular economy, and bankable projects, tied to Togo’s climate law and green budgeting. Biodiversity & Forest Pressure (Region): A study warns charcoal and fuelwood demand is driving forest loss and environmental harm across several countries, including Togo. Aviation Integration (Lomé): Lomé will host an African air transport convention focused on implementing the Single African Air Transport Market and promoting sustainable aviation fuels.

Climate Watch: May 2026 landed as the world’s second-warmest May on record, with NOAA and NASA data pointing to a very high chance that 2026 stays among the four warmest years—another warning sign for heat, drought and extreme weather risks. Clean Energy & Transport: Spiro secured a $215m equity boost to expand electric mobility and battery-swapping across African markets including Togo, aiming to cut fuel dependence and scale EV infrastructure. Deforestation & Household Energy: A new study flags charcoal and fuelwood as still dominant for cooking and heating, but warns that weak regulation and unsustainable harvesting are driving forest loss and health harms—explicitly including Togo among the countries under pressure. Marine Protection & Economy: On World Oceans Day, Togo’s maritime economy minister said nearly 70% of economic activity depends on the sea and pushed for stronger ocean protection, citing the Port of Lomé’s growing role in GDP and tax revenues. Togo Policy & Climate Finance: A Lomé conference on green diplomacy and responsible investment (June 30) links climate action to economic sovereignty, highlighting Togo’s climate law and push for climate finance. Nuclear Safety Framework: Togo lawmakers advanced bills to join key nuclear safety and radiological emergency conventions, aiming to strengthen oversight and environmental safeguards. Electric Mobility in Africa: Across Africa, electric motorbikes are gaining momentum as fuel prices rise, with Kenya’s “boda-bodas” seeing growing adoption and cost savings. Regional Aviation in Lomé: Lomé will host the AFCAC Air Transport Convention & Expo (June 15–19), with talks including sustainable aviation fuels and financing for airport infrastructure. Water Safety: A new assessment on drinking water quality shows unsafe water risks remain severe, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked—raising urgency for safer water and sanitation.

Nuclear & Radiation Safety: Togo lawmakers have unanimously approved, on first reading, four bills to let the country join key nuclear safety and radiological risk-management conventions, aiming to strengthen oversight for nuclear activities and better protect lives and the environment. Climate Heat Record: New global data shows May 2026 was the world’s second-warmest May on record, with high odds that 2026 will rank among the four warmest years. Marine Protection & Economy: On World Oceans Day, Togo’s maritime minister stressed that nearly 70% of national economic activity depends on the sea, calling for stronger protection of marine resources. Green Diplomacy in Lomé: A Lomé conference on green diplomacy and responsible investment will push climate resilience, circular economy, and ESG finance, linking to Togo’s climate-change law and green budgeting. Biomass Pressure on Forests: A new study warns that charcoal and fuelwood still dominate household energy in Togo and elsewhere, but unsustainable harvesting and weak regulation are driving forest loss and health risks. Electric Mobility Investment: Spiro secured $215m to expand electric vehicles and battery-swapping across African markets, including Togo.

Climate Watch: May 2026 landed as the world’s second-warmest May on record, with NOAA and NASA data pointing to a very high chance that 2026 stays among the four warmest years—an urgent backdrop for West Africa’s heat and disaster risks. Nuclear & Radiation Safety (Togo): Togo lawmakers have unanimously approved bills to let the country join key nuclear and radiological safety conventions, aiming to strengthen oversight for safer handling, transport, storage and emergency response. Green Diplomacy (Togo): A Lomé conference on green diplomacy and responsible investment is set for June 30, linking climate policy to economic sovereignty, circular economy and ESG finance, with Togo citing its climate-change law and green budget work. Marine Protection (Togo): On World Oceans Day, Togo’s maritime minister stressed that nearly 70% of national economic activity depends on the sea and called for stronger protection of marine resources. Clean Energy (Region): Liberia commissioned its first grid-connected solar plant, cutting power costs dramatically and showing how solar can ease pressure on budgets. Biodiversity & Land: Togo’s protected-area work is highlighted through a focus on Ugtam Mountain Natural Reserve’s wildlife and water-rich landscapes. Energy Access & Health: A new assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major public health risk, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked.

Nuclear & Radiation Safety: Togo’s National Assembly has unanimously approved four bills on first reading to let the country join key nuclear safety and radiological risk conventions, aiming to strengthen oversight for peaceful nuclear use and better protect lives and the environment. EU Security & Governance: Togo and the EU held their 4th political dialogue in Lomé, focusing on peace and security, democracy and human rights, and ways to deepen economic cooperation. Climate Reality Check: New global climate data shows May 2026 as the world’s second-warmest May on record, with high odds that 2026 will rank among the four warmest years. Marine Economy & Protection: On World Oceans Day, Togo’s maritime minister said nearly 70% of economic activity depends on the sea and called for stronger marine resource protection. Protected Areas Partnership: Togo and Team Europe launched a five-year programme in Sokodé to improve protected-area management, restore ecosystems, and build an inclusive green economy. Green Diplomacy in Lomé: A traveling conference on green diplomacy and ESG finance returns to Lomé June 30, linking climate action to economic sovereignty and circular economy priorities. Charcoal Pressure on Forests: A new study warns that charcoal and fuelwood demand is driving forest loss and environmental harm across several African countries, including Togo.

Aviation & Climate Finance: Lomé will host the AFCAC African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026 (June 15–19), bringing together 500+ aviation leaders to push the Single African Air Transport Market, cut taxes and charges, finance airport upgrades, expand air cargo, and accelerate digital and sustainable aviation fuels. Maritime Economy: On World Oceans Day, Togo’s Maritime Economy minister said nearly 70% of national economic activity and over 75% of tax revenue depend on the sea, with the Port of Lomé reaching 30.6m tonnes in 2024 and transshipment driving growth. Protected Areas & Green Jobs: Togo and Team Europe (EU + Luxembourg) launched a five-year partnership in Sokodé to strengthen protected-area management, restore ecosystems, scale climate adaptation, and build an inclusive green economy through ecotourism, community forestry, and waste management. Energy & Clean Power: Liberia commissioned its first grid-connected solar PV plant (20 MWp), cutting electricity costs from 28¢ to 3¢ per unit—an example of how regional power access can shift away from fossil fuels. Air Quality & Health: A new assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major public health risk, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked for water safety. Clean Mobility Investment: Spiro secured $215m equity to expand electric vehicle and battery-swapping infrastructure across African markets, including Togo. Forest Pressure Warning: A study warns that charcoal and fuelwood dependence is driving forest loss and health risks, with urban demand pushing extraction harder in places including Togo. Regional Trade Friction: NACCIMA’s road trip to Togo highlighted border delays, multiple checkpoints, and non-tariff barriers that raise costs for exporters. Medicines Regulation: ECOWAS’s WA-MRH steering committee in Lomé approved a 2026–2030 sustainability plan to strengthen regulatory convergence and improve access to quality-assured medicines.

Climate Finance & Green Diplomacy (Togo): A Lomé conference on June 30 will bring together partners to discuss green diplomacy, responsible investment and ESG, linking climate action to economic sovereignty and Togo’s climate-law and “green budget” push. Protected Areas & Local Green Economy (Togo): Togo and Team Europe launched a five-year Sokodé partnership to strengthen protected-area management, restore ecosystems, expand agroecology, and create green jobs through ecotourism and community forestry. Clean Energy Access (Liberia): Liberia commissioned its first grid-connected solar PV plant, cutting electricity costs from about 28¢ to 3¢ per unit and easing pressure on fossil-fuel spending. Electric Mobility Investment (Africa incl. Togo): Spiro secured $215m to expand EVs and battery-swapping across African markets, including Togo, aiming to cut fuel dependence and grow local jobs. Air Quality Shift (Ghana): In Bawku, riders are increasingly switching from petrol bikes to electric bikes after security restrictions reduced petrol use, improving daily air quality. Forests Under Pressure (Africa incl. Togo): A new study warns charcoal and fuelwood demand is driving forest loss and health risks, with Togo already seeing severe depletion in some protected areas. Water Safety Watch: A global drinking-water assessment flags unsafe water as a major health risk, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked. Cross-Border Trade Bottlenecks (Nigeria–Togo): NACCIMA’s road trip found delays, checkpoints and non-tariff barriers that raise costs for exporters heading to Lomé. Regional Health Regulation (ECOWAS): Lomé hosted a steering meeting that approved a 2026–2030 sustainability plan for medicines harmonisation to improve access to quality-assured products.

Electric Mobility Investment: Spiro secured a $215m equity round to expand electric vehicle and battery-swapping infrastructure across African markets, including Togo, aiming to scale stations, industrial capacity, and new routes while cutting reliance on imported fuel. Protected Areas & Green Economy: Togo and Team Europe (EU and Luxembourg) launched a five-year partnership in Sokodé to strengthen protected-area management, restore ecosystems, and build an inclusive green economy through ecotourism, community forestry, green jobs, and better local waste governance. Climate Finance & Green Diplomacy: A Lomé conference (June 30) will bring green diplomacy and responsible investment into focus, linking climate resilience, circular economy, ESG finance, and territorial fragility—backed by Togo’s climate law and green budget approach. Clean Energy Access: Liberia commissioned its first grid-connected solar plant, cutting electricity costs dramatically (from 28¢ to 3¢ per unit), a signal for regional clean power expansion. Forest Pressure from Biomass: A new study warns that charcoal and fuelwood dependence is driving forest loss and health risks, with Togo flagged for severe depletion in some protected areas. Water Safety Alert: A global drinking-water assessment highlights unsafe water risks, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked. ECOWAS Health Regulation: WA-MRH steering committee in Lomé approved a 2026–2030 sustainability plan to strengthen regulatory convergence and access to quality-assured medicines across ECOWAS. Coffee & Cocoa Seedlings: Togo distributed 398,240 seedlings (coffee, cocoa, and agroforestry) to boost productivity, farmer resilience, and support the zero-deforestation strategy. Tax & Civic Trust: Lomé tax forum debates whether tax is civic duty or voluntary contribution amid strained relations between Togo’s revenue office and taxpayers.

Climate Finance & Green Diplomacy (Lomé): A traveling conference on green diplomacy and responsible investment makes its second stop in Lomé on June 30, with panels on sustainable cities, circular economy, ESG finance, and climate resilience—linking to Togo’s climate law (2025) and its “green budget” approach. Protected Areas for Local Livelihoods (Sokodé): Togo and Team Europe (EU + Luxembourg) launch a five-year partnership to strengthen protected-area management, restore ecosystems, and build an inclusive green economy through ecotourism, community forestry, and better local waste governance. Forests Under Pressure (Regional study incl. Togo): A new report warns that charcoal and fuelwood remain dominant for cooking across Africa, but weak regulation and unsustainable harvesting are driving forest loss and health risks, with urban demand pushing extraction deeper into rural areas. Togo’s Coffee & Cocoa Revival: Togo distributes 398,240 seedlings (cocoa, coffee, and agroforestry) to support farmers and a zero-deforestation strategy, aiming to modernize plantations and boost resilience. Energy & Health Governance (ECOWAS): In Lomé, the WA-MRH medicines harmonisation initiative approves a 2026–2030 sustainability plan to improve access to quality-assured medicines across ECOWAS. Clean Energy Investment (Regional): Liberia commissions its first grid-connected solar plant, cutting electricity costs dramatically—an example of how climate-resilient power can ease fiscal pressure.

Protected Areas & Green Economy: Togo and Team Europe (EU and Luxembourg) launched a five-year partnership in Sokodé to strengthen protected-area management, restore ecosystems, expand climate adaptation through agroecology, and build an inclusive green economy with local governance support for waste management and green jobs. Charcoal Pressure on Forests: A new study warns that charcoal and firewood still dominate household energy across several African countries, driving forest loss and health risks; it flags Togo as already facing severe depletion in some protected areas. Safe Water Gap: A global drinking-water assessment highlights unsafe water as a major public health risk, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked—linked to weak infrastructure, sanitation gaps, and environmental pressures. Togo Seedlings for Coffee & Cocoa: Togo’s coffee and cocoa coordination committee began a 2026 seedling drive, distributing 398,240 seedlings (cocoa, coffee, and agroforestry) to boost productivity, resilience, and support the zero-deforestation strategy. Electric Mobility Gains in West Africa: Electric bikes are spreading in Ghana’s north as riders seek cleaner, quieter transport; the wider trend is also backed by major investment in Africa’s electric motorcycle sector, including Togo among active markets. ECOWAS Medicines Regulation: In Lomé, the WA-MRH initiative approved a 2026–2030 sustainability plan to strengthen regulatory convergence and improve access to quality-assured medicines across ECOWAS. Border Security & Trade Bottlenecks: A Nigerian business delegation road-tripped to Togo to identify cross-border trade obstacles, citing delays, multiple checkpoints, and non-tariff barriers that raise costs for exporters. Electricity Access in the Region: A World Bank results brief says West Africa’s power integration programme has expanded transmission links across 15 countries, helping millions gain electricity access and supporting cross-border power trade.

Forest & Health: A new study warns that Africa’s heavy reliance on charcoal and fuelwood is driving unsustainable harvesting, forest loss and health risks, with urban demand pushing extraction deeper into rural areas, including in Togo. Protected Areas & Green Economy (Togo): Togo and Team Europe (EU and Luxembourg) launched a five-year partnership in Sokodé to strengthen protected-area management, restore ecosystems, and build an inclusive green economy, including community roles in waste management. Water Safety: A global assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major public health risk, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked due to weak infrastructure, sanitation gaps and climate pressures. Energy Access (West Africa): The World Bank says regional power integration is expanding electricity access and cross-border trade, with thousands of kilometres of transmission lines and millions gaining power. Togo Agriculture for Climate Resilience: Togo distributed nearly 400,000 seedlings for coffee and cocoa revival, tied to zero-deforestation goals and farmer resilience. Electric Mobility (Ghana): In Ghana’s north, electric bikes are gaining ground as riders report less smoke exposure and quieter commutes. Togo Solar & Jobs: A solar push is also highlighted by Liberia’s new grid-connected plant, cutting electricity costs sharply and supporting a cleaner, more resilient power future. Biodiversity Under Threat: Reports link international trafficking networks to seizures involving endangered golden lion tamarins, including cases connected to Togo.

Safe Water Watch: A new Environmental Performance Index assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major public health risk, with many of the world’s lowest-ranked countries in Africa—linked to weak infrastructure, sanitation gaps, environmental stress and climate pressure. Protected Areas & Green Jobs (Togo): Togo and Team Europe (EU and Luxembourg) launched a five-year partnership in Sokodé to strengthen protected-area management, restore ecosystems, support climate adaptation, and build an inclusive green economy—linking conservation with ecotourism, community forestry, green jobs and better waste management. Electric Mobility & Air Quality (Ghana/Togo region): In Ghana’s north, riders are switching from petrol bikes to electric models after security restrictions on fuel bikes—cutting smoke exposure and improving daily comfort; the wider push is also backed by major EV investment. EV Infrastructure Investment: Spiro secured $215m in equity to expand electric vehicles and battery-swapping stations across multiple African markets, including Togo, aiming to scale clean mobility and reduce rider costs. Wildlife Crime (Togo mentioned): Reports on golden lion tamarin trafficking describe an international pipeline that has included seizures linked to Togo, highlighting ongoing risks to endangered species. Water-Energy Access (Liberia/West Africa): Liberia commissioned its first grid-connected solar plant, slashing electricity costs; meanwhile, World Bank updates say West Africa’s power integration is expanding transmission links and electricity access for millions. Togo Climate-Smart Agriculture: Togo distributed nearly 400,000 seedlings for coffee and cocoa revival, supporting farmers and the zero-deforestation approach. Aquaculture Finance (Togo): AED and the EU set up a 655 million CFA franc revolving fund to help IFAD-Aquaculture graduates launch fish-farming businesses.

Protected Areas & Green Economy: Togo and Team Europe (EU and Luxembourg) launched a five-year partnership in Sokodé to strengthen protected-area management, restore ecosystems, and build an inclusive green economy—linking conservation to ecotourism, community forestry, green jobs, and improved local waste management. Clean Transport in West Africa: In Ghana’s north, electric bikes are gaining early adopters as riders shift away from exhaust-heavy petrol motorcycles, with local security restrictions on petrol bikes helping e-bikes fill the gap. Togo’s Climate-Smart Agriculture: Togo’s coffee and cocoa coordination committee began a 2026 seedling distribution, delivering 398,240 seedlings (cocoa, coffee, and agroforestry) to support productivity, resilience, and the country’s zero-deforestation push. Wildlife Trafficking Alert: A report highlights the growing international trafficking pipeline for Brazil’s endangered golden lion tamarins, with seizures linked to routes involving Togo and other countries. Electric Mobility Investment: Spiro secured $215m in equity to expand EV and battery-swapping infrastructure across multiple African markets, including Togo, aiming to cut transport costs and reduce fossil-fuel dependence. Energy Access Across West Africa: The World Bank says a regional power programme has expanded electricity access to over three million people and boosted cross-border power trade via thousands of kilometres of transmission lines. Togo Seedlings for Trees: Togo also reported nearly 39 million trees planted since 2021, reinforcing broader restoration efforts.

Protected Areas & Green Economy: Togo and Team Europe (EU + Luxembourg) launched a five-year partnership in Sokodé to strengthen protected-area management, restore ecosystems, and build an inclusive green economy—linking conservation with ecotourism, community forestry, green jobs, and local waste management. Climate-Smart Agriculture: Togo’s coffee and cocoa sector kicked off a 2026 seedling drive, distributing 398,240 seedlings (177,200 cocoa, 106,540 coffee, 114,500 agroforestry) to boost productivity, farmer resilience, and support the zero-deforestation strategy. Water & Food Jobs: AED and the EU set up a one-million-euro (about 655 million CFA) revolving fund in Togo to help IFAD-Aquaculture graduates start and grow fish-farming businesses, improving access to financing over five years. Resilient Energy Access: The World Bank says its West Africa power programme has expanded electricity access to over three million people, built 4,000+ km of transmission lines across 15 countries, and is pushing cross-border power trade. Clean Mobility Investment: Spiro secured $215m in equity to scale electric mobility and battery-swapping across Africa, including operations in Togo, with plans to expand into new markets.

Clean Mobility: In Ghana’s Bawku, electric bikes are replacing petrol-fuelled motorbikes after security restrictions made e-bikes a practical alternative, cutting exhaust exposure for riders and easing daily travel. Togo Climate & Agriculture: Togo kicked off a 2026 coffee and cocoa seedling drive, distributing 398,240 seedlings (177,200 cocoa, 106,540 coffee, 114,500 agroforestry) to boost productivity, farmer resilience, and support the zero-deforestation push. Aquaculture Finance: AED and the EU launched a one-million-euro revolving fund (about 655 million CFA francs) to help IFAD-Aquaculture graduates start and grow fish-farming businesses through repay-and-reinvest financing. Biodiversity & Wildlife Crime: Reports link seizures in Togo to an international pipeline trafficking Brazil’s endangered golden lion tamarins, including cases involving long sea journeys and animal deaths. Energy & Resilience Finance: The GEF approved new LDCF/SCCF projects for vulnerable countries including Togo, targeting flood/coastal risks, food and water security, ecosystem protection, and disaster preparedness. Clean Transport Investment (Regional): Spiro secured $215m equity to expand electric mobility and battery-swapping across African markets that include Togo.

Climate Finance for Resilience: The GEF’s LDCF/SCCF council approved new projects for vulnerable countries including Togo, with over $67m in funding and nearly $218m in co-financing to cut flood and coastal risks, boost food and water security, protect ecosystems, and strengthen disaster preparedness. Agroforestry & Zero-Deforestation: Togo’s coffee and cocoa committee launched a 2026 campaign distributing 398,240 seedlings (cocoa, coffee, and agroforestry), aiming to modernize farms, improve resilience to climate change, and support the country’s zero-deforestation push. Aquaculture Jobs Fund: AED and the EU set up a one-million-euro revolving fund (about 655m CFA francs) to help IFAD-Aquaculture graduates start and grow fish-farming businesses by easing access to financing. Electric Mobility Push: Spiro secured $215m in equity to expand EV and battery-swapping infrastructure across multiple markets that already include Togo, targeting cleaner transport and reduced fuel dependence. Energy Access Across West Africa: A World Bank-backed regional power programme reported progress on grid upgrades and cross-border electricity trade, benefiting countries including Togo. Wildlife Trafficking Alert: Reports link seizures involving Togo to an international pipeline trafficking endangered primates, highlighting ongoing biodiversity threats. Tax & Civic Compliance: A Lomé tax forum tackles strained relations between taxpayers and Togo’s revenue office as the country targets higher collections for 2026.