WACA Call for Innovation eBook
Addressing the sustainability of ports and lagoon systems in West Africa. This eBook tackles coastal erosion and flooding issues associated with the presence and future development of large commercial ports in West Africa.
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Launch of the WACA Annual Report and Twitter Campaign
Join the Twitter Q&A with #AskWACA to ask questions to our experts and tag @BM_Afrique , May 27-June 1.
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The SPP focuses on building coastal resilience in collaboration with the PMAWCA.
Join the Twitter Q&A with #AskWACA to ask questions to our experts May 27-June 1.
Togo |
The objective of this activity was to educate and educate media professionals.
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire |
Le Professeur OCHOU, Coordonnateur du projet WACA présente le bilan des actions du projet.
Adapted, efficient and resilient infrastructure is a key component to help alleviate poverty.
Key Facts & Figures
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56%
Coastline in Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Togo subject to an average erosion of 1.8 m per year
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US$1.4 billion
Cost of air, water and waste pollution cost in 2017 to Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Togo
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13,000 deaths
Occur in Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Togo primarily due to floods, air and water in 2017
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$3.8 billion
The cost of erosion, flooding and pollution cost to Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Togo
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56% GDP
Generated by West Africa Coastal Areas
COASTAL CHALLENGES IN WEST AFRICA
Coastal erosion and flooding in West Africa severely threaten people’s communities, livelihoods, safety and investments. About 56% of West Africa’s GDP is generated in coastal provinces, where one-third of the population resides. Stronger storms and rising seas are wiping out homes, roads and buildings that have served as landmarks for generations. Some beaches are deeply mined for sand, protective mangroves are deforested, and people are increasingly vulnerable to the impact of climate change. Some residents have no choice but to move away—a trend that is breaking up communities and changing the social fabric for future generations.
Rapid and often unplanned urbanization has devastated the natural landscape that once served as a buffer for erosion and flooding. These developments disproportionately affect the poorest and most marginalized, and will intensify due to climate change. While countries have started to contain erosion and flooding, there is an urgent need for partners to mobilize financing through coordinated regional action. Collaboration at the policy and technical levels helps countries to manage erosion hotspots, and to maintain the livelihoods that a healthy coastal ecosystem provides to people and economies.
