• 60% forest cover, but cocoa production, logging, & immigration contribute to accelerated deforestation, including in public forests
• Local population is generally aware of the negative consequences of climate change on agricultural production & wants to maintain the remaining forests for future generations
• 1 of the 5 regions included in the National Emission Reduction Program Idea Note (ER-PIN) for the FCPF Carbon Fund
• Taï National Park (ER-PIN project area) located partly in the Cavally region — high biodiversity & UNESCO World Heritage site — well-conserved but threatened by human-induced pressure
• Member of the Assembly of Regions & Districts of Côte d’Ivoire (ARDCI) — multi-level collaboration forum for representation of regions & districts in national & international contexts
• Immigration since 1970s from other regions of Côte d’Ivoire & abroad has increased land use pressure & conflicts, & provided work force for cacao, rubber, & wood production industries

Authors: Solano, D.; Simonet, G.

Subjects: deforestation, livelihoods, food security, sustainable development, policy, climate change

Publication type: Factsheet, Publication

Year: 2018