On June 28^th 2017, the Government of Benin together with the Nairobi Framework Partnership hosted the 9^th Africa Carbon Forum (ACF), which was held in Cotonou, Benin, in order to promote climate action in Africa. The Forum focused on how engagement between State and non‐State actors can be further strengthened in the key sectors for Africa (energy, agriculture and human settlements), including the role of future carbon markets to achieve enhanced climate action, towards the goals of sustainable development.

The Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN) Global Coordination Unit (GCU) was duly represented by Mr. Ayivi, the CSAYN country coordinator for Togo, and two official members namely Kodjo Messah-Adjignon and EdemKokou Gasso. Collectively, they engaged in a wide-ranging exchange of views related to climate actions and energy in the region.  CSAYN Togo’s participation and engagement was further enhanced through their setting up of a booth with a poster panel as well as sharing CSAYN brochures highlighting the CSAYN platform and its overall objectives. The translation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals into the Togo national language (Ewé) was highly appreciated by the different stakeholders who were present at the forum. The three special envoys also seized this great opportunity to share their experiences, network with others and build their capacities.

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