The inaugural edition of the Journée Verte is scheduled to take place on 13 and 14 November 2026. Organizers selected the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou to host the two-day event. This gathering marks the first time the Journée Verte will occur in Bénin. The first edition of the Journée Verte will be held on November 13 and 14, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou.
Organizers and Official Support
Agence nationale du paysage (ANAP) serves as the primary initiator for the Journée Verte. The ministry of the Living Environment and Transport, in charge of Sustainable Development, provides official sponsorship for the proceedings. The event is initiated by the Agence nationale du paysage (ANAP) and sponsored by the ministry of the Living Environment and Transport, in charge of Sustainable Development.
Plans for the venue include a designated space known as the Village Vert. This area occupies a surface of nearly 10,000 m² situated on the esplanade of the Palais des Congrès. The Village Vert will cover a surface area of nearly 10,000 m² on the esplanade of the Palais des Congrès.
Participation in the event remains free of charge. Access is open to the public throughout the duration of the gathering. The event is free and open to the public.
The selection of the Palais des Congrès as the primary location for this inaugural edition shows the scale of the commitment by the Agence nationale du paysage (ANAP). By utilizing the site for the Journée Verte, the organizers aim to centralize the proceedings within the city of Cotonou. The ministry of the Living Environment and Transport, in charge of Sustainable Development, has finalized the arrangements to ensure that the Palais des Congrès can accommodate the planned activities for the 13 and 14 November 2026 timeframe.
The establishment of the Village Vert represents a significant component of the logistical planning for the Journée Verte. Spanning the esplanade of the Palais des Congrès, the Village Vert is designed to serve as the focal point for the two-day event. The nearly 10,000 m² surface area is intended to host the various components of the gathering as envisioned by the Agence nationale du paysage (ANAP).
As the ministry of the Living Environment and Transport, in charge of Sustainable Development, continues to coordinate with the Agence nationale du paysage (ANAP), the focus remains on the accessibility of the event. Because the Journée Verte is free and open to the public, the organizers have prioritized the layout of the Palais des Congrès to facilitate movement across the site. The public is invited to attend on both November 13 and 14, 2026, to engage with the initiatives presented at the Village Vert. All planning efforts by the Agence nationale du paysage (ANAP) are directed toward ensuring that the inaugural edition in Cotonou meets the requirements for public engagement as supported by the ministry of the Living Environment and Transport, in charge of Sustainable Development.
