Impact - Fair - Sustainable

Initiative Sovereign Carbon

"The world today faces a number of challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, air, water and soil pollution."

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Because global warming is a reality

The planet is warming by 0.2°c per decade due to human activity.

Because man is responsible

Human activities, and in particular the consumption of fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal), artificially increase the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, thereby accentuating global warming.

Because Djibouti is one of the countries most exposed to global warming

Djibouti is one of the African countries most affected by global warming, exposing its population to the risk of natural disasters and food insecurity. UNDP

Because the international community is committed to combating climate change, and most countries are taking steps to limit or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

The Paris Agreement, adopted by 196 countries, is a historic commitment by the international community to limit global warming to 1.5° above pre-industrial levels. Most countries have defined long-term development strategies with low greenhouse gas emissions.

Because Djibouti has the right and the duty to take measures to limit greenhouse gas emissions on its territory.

The Sovereign Carbon Initiative aims to promote and develop programs with social, energy and environmental impacts, for the benefit of the country's sustainable economic development, and the protection of the most vulnerable populations exposed to the consequences of global warming.