RUDN Journal of Ecology and Life SafetyRUDN Journal of Ecology and Life Safety2313-23102408-8919Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)12539Research ArticleEnvironmental problems of sustainable development of Ivory CoastKamagateS Asindou1985@yahoo.frMakarovaM Gmgmakarova@yandexPeoples’ Friendship University of Russia150420144808412092016Copyright © 2014, Kamagate S.A., Makarova M.G.2014Process of development of Ivory Coast as all countries of Africa is based on the exploitation of natural resources. But this economic development pattern leads to the destruction of the environment. To solve this problem at the end of the twentieth century there was a key concept of modern ecology: the concept of sustainable development. Every country in the framework of this concept defines its development strategy to preserve its natural wealth, to ensure reduction of social disparities without damaging the environment. The article analyzes the major environmental problems Ivory Coast and the main directions of the concept of sustainable development.Ivory Coastsustainable developmentlevel of urbanizationagricultureenvironmental destructionКот-д'Ивуарустойчивое развитиеуровень урбанизациисельское хозяйстворазрушение окружающей среды