Knowledge Sheets

The Cost of Coastal Zone Degradation in West Africa : Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and Togo

Auteur: Croitoru Lelia/Miranda Juan José/ Sarraf Maria

The World Bank study on The Cost of Coastal Zone Degradation in West Africa shows that in 2017 alone, coastal flooding, erosion, and pollution cost about $3.8 billion, or 5.3% of the GDP of four countries – Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and Togo.

Knowledge Sheets

Managing Coastal Risks in West Africa

Auteur: World Bank Group

Coastal erosion is a naturally occurring process that is accelerated by human impacts. Artificial stabilization of the shoreline, the deterioration of natural formations, the construction of infrastructure, the extraction of materials, and the proliferation of dams deprive fragile coastal areas of important sediment deposits, which leads to erosion.

Knowledge Sheets

Protecting the region's natural resources

Auteur: World Bank Group

The West African coastal zone hosts critical natural resources and habitats that provide important ecosystem services. The area’s natural resources play vital roles in the functioning of the shoreline, providing natural protection against erosion, pollution, sea level rise, and extreme weather events.

Knowledge Sheets

Reducing Marine and Coastal Pollution

Auteur: World Bank Group

The West African coastline is home to major industries, mining activities, peri-urban and agro-industry, and tourism, as well as urban and seaside residences, all of which generate waste and cause pollution. Many areas along the coast also lack adequate wastewater and solid waste management systems.

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Making the Most of Ports in West Africa

Auteur: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/ The World Bank

Publication

Integrated Coastal Zone Management Strategy for Ghana

Auteur: Hewawasam, Indu

Environmental degradation of coastal areas was identified as a key issue in Ghana's Environmental Action Plan. The central objective of the World Bank-assisted Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) initiative in Ghana, which commenced in 1995, was to identify economically, socially and environmentally appropriate interventions and projects in the coastal zone that improve the prospects for human development.

Human Interventions and Climate Change on the West African Coastal Sand River: A Preliminary Quantitative Assessment (produced by Deltares, covering Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo and Benin)

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Assesment 2016 West Africa Coastal Areas Cote d'Ivoire

Auteur: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)

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Assesment 2016 West Africa Coastal Areas Mauritania

Auteur: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)

Mauritania has a master plan for the management of its coastline which has been in the implementation phase since 2016

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Assesment 2016 West Africa Coastal Areas Togo

Auteur: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)

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Assesment 2016 West Africa Coastal Areas Benin

Auteur: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)

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Assessment 2016 West Africa Coastal Areas SENEGAL SOUTH

Auteur: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)

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Assessment 2016 West Africa Coastal Areas SENEGAL North

Auteur: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)

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Assessment 2016 West Africa Coastal Areas Togo

Auteur: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)

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Video of the Additional Protocol to the Abidjan Convention

Auteur: The Regional Partnership for the Conservation of the Coastal and Marine Zone in West Africa

Video of the additional protocol to the Abidjan Convention