06/15/2026
It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of our longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Dramane Touré Nable.
Dr. Touré was a pioneer of the Green movement in Côte d'Ivoire, a founder of what became the Rassemblement des Verts Ivoiriens (RAVI), and one of the country's first Green Party presidential candidates. He played a significant role in strengthening Green politics in Africa and building connections with the broader Global Greens movement.
As President of Earth Rights Institute, Inc Africa, Dr. Touré dedicated his life to advancing environmental sustainability, climate action, community development, peace-building, and social justice. He was deeply committed to empowering local communities and creating practical solutions to the challenges facing people and the planet.
I had the privilege of working closely with Dramane for decades through Earth Rights Institute, Inc, bringing Climate Change to the forefront for West Africa. Together, we developed partnerships and programs addressing climate change, ecological restoration, sustainable development, poverty alleviation, environmental education, and community resilience. His wisdom, leadership, kindness, and unwavering commitment to a better world touched countless lives.
Dramane leaves behind a lasting legacy in the Green movement, in the communities he served, and in the many people he inspired and mentored throughout his life.
I am grateful for the opportunity to have been with him a few months ago in Abidjan. Please join me in honoring his memory and extending heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. May he rest in peace, and may his vision continue to guide our work.