(Togo First) - Like several countries worldwide, Togo launched various programs to develop sustainable cooking technologies. Regardless, all over the country, people still use firewood and charcoal every day, due to cultural and lifestyle reasons.

To regulate the sector, authorities introduced a pass for the transportation of charcoal and firewood nationwide. To obtain the pass, actors must submit a request to the regional delegations and prefectural agencies of the Ministry of Environment and Forest Resources. If required conditions are met, the pass is issued immediately. It costs CFAF100 and CFAF200 respectively for 100 and 200 kilograms of charcoal. As for firewood, the cost is CFA100 per stere.

Eligible persons:

Any interested party.

Cost of the procedure:

• Bag of 100 kilograms of charcoal: CFAF100

• Bag of 200 kilograms of charcoal: CFAF200

• Firewood: CFAF200 per stere

Processing time:

Pass issued immediately if required conditions are met.

Where to submit the request?

Name of the office: Regional delegations and prefectural agencies of the Ministry of Environment and Forest Resources

Address: Depends on the applicant’s geographic location 

Contact: 22 21 46 04/ 22 21 40 29

E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Web portal : www.environnement.gouv.tg

Required documentation:

None