IMDC: BESand - The Blue Energy Sand-Bypass System

With BESand, the Blue Energy Sand-Bypass System, IMDC offers a UNIQUE, INNOVATIVE and FEASIBLE solution to fight coastal erosion associated with the ongoing development of large commercial ports. In many cases port infrastructure intersects the littoral drift, which leads to erosion downdrift. BESand’s groundbreaking innovation is transferring wave energy back into sediment transport movement. This is achieved by an integrated concept consisting of a multipurpose breakwater, a novel hybrid Wave Energy Convertor (h-WEC) and a sand-bypass system powered by blue energy.

Trans-Sand : un système transnational de passage financé par un fonds de dragage public-privé

Afin de lutter contre l'érosion côtière à proximité des ports maritimes en Afrique de l'Ouest, nous proposons de rétablir l'équilibre du sable par la mise en œuvre d'un système de contournement du sable. Cette solution, basée sur une technologie éprouvée, aura des avantages directs pour les ports (moins de sédimentation) et les communautés côtières (moins d'érosion). La solution est extensible à de multiples ports maritimes d'Afrique de l'Ouest, connaissant des problèmes d'érosion.

Witteveen + Bos: SA-PoD Systems Approach for Port Development

Port developments around the world, West Africa included, often impact the coastal environment, posing challenges like erosion and degradation of environment with negative socio-economic implications. To develop sustainable ports solutions which are adaptable to climate change and have net positive value a paradigm shift is required from a conventional, economic and engineering oriented approach to a stakeholder inclusive and environmental, social and economic integrated approach.

WAC-App : Proposed Innovation for WACA Call for Innovation: Impacts of Port Development on West Africa’s Coastal Areas

Proposed Innovation for ‘WACA Call for Innovation: Impacts of Port Development on West Africa’s Coastal Areas’ by HKV

WACA Côte d'Ivoire, quel bilan en 2021?

Le Professeur OCHOU, Coordonnateur du projet WACA présente le bilan des actions du projet.

Maximiser l 'innovation et la finance pour améliorer la résilience du littoral ouest-africain

 Il faut des infrastructures adaptées, efficaces et résistantes, pour atténuer la pauvreté.

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Comment soutenir une reprise verte, résiliente et inclusive sur le littoral ouest-africain ?

En Afrique de l'Ouest, l'érosion côtière pose des risques énormes. 

Rapport d’activité: Nettoyage du marché des poissons et sensibilisation

Présentation à Abidjan d’une loi sur la protection du littoral ivoirien

La loi sur le littoral ivoirien, a entre autres pour objectifs de lutter contre l’érosion côtière.

The Restoration Initiative (TRI) in Guinea-Bissau at a Glance

A Global Environment Fund project called The Restoration Initiative (TRI) in Guinea-Bissau aims to reverse this trend by strengthening food security on the one hand and restoring the mangroves on the other.

Where Rice, Mangroves and Dikes Connect in Guinea-Bissau

A look at the relationship between protecting and restoring mangroves and rice cultivation.

Integrated Fisheries Management for Coastal Communities’ Resilience in Guinea

In Guinea, the fisheries sector contributes to 3.7 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP).

The Cost of Coastal Zone Degradation in Nigeria: Cross River, Delta and Lagos States

Nigeria is Africa’s richest economy. The country has a large population, abundant natural resources, and diverse cultures. Coastal areas are particularly unique: extending along more than 800 km, they are home to rich ecosystems, thriving industries, and booming opportunities. But these areas are also fragile.

Briefing Note - Nigeria West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA)

Nigeria’s coastal and marine area lies on the Atlantic Ocean and borders the gulf of Guinea. It stretches for approximately 853km and includes nine states out of the thirty-six states of the Federation, namely; Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo and Rivers (1).