CIMDC 2026 officially opens in Abidjan!

The International Conference on Sustainable Mobility and Climate (#CIMDC2026) was officially launched on Tuesday 20 October at the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire, during a formal ceremony attended by numerous political and institutional figures.

The ceremony featured opening speeches by:
🔹 Ronan Dantec, President of Climate Chance
🔹 François DUROVRAY, President of Codatu
🔹 Amadou Koné, Minister for Transport and Maritime Affairs of Côte d’Ivoire
🔹 His Excellency Robert Beugré Mambé, Prime Minister, Head of Government of Côte d’Ivoire and patron of the #CIMDC2026.

These speeches highlighted, in particular, the importance of strengthening cooperation, mobilising appropriate funding and developing sustainable, accessible mobility solutions that are tailored to the realities of African regions.

An opening plenary session dedicated to governance and financing

The ceremony was followed by the plenary session ‘Mobility and Climate: Towards New Governance and New Financing? ’, bringing together public decision-makers, representatives of transport authorities and development partners.

At the heart of the discussions were the levers for accelerating the transition towards more sustainable, inclusive and resilient transport systems, notably through new governance models, appropriate funding mechanisms and enhanced cooperation between stakeholders.

Organised by Codatu, AMUGA – Greater Abidjan Urban Mobility Authority and Climate Chance, under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs of Côte d’Ivoire, #CIMDC2026 provides a forum for dialogue and the sharing of experiences to support the transformation of urban mobility in Africa.

Two days to collectively advance ideas and solutions for the future of African mobility!