West Africa eyes carbon tax to boost revenue, fund climate transition
West Africa

West Africa eyes carbon tax to boost revenue, fund climate transition

Kizito CUDJOE
Published 1 hour ago2 min read

West African governments are exploring carbon taxation as a potential new source of revenue and a tool to support climate action, with regional tax authorities beginning work on a framework that could influence how businesses across the bloc account for carbon emissions.

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