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

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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.

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Lelia Croitoru, Juan José Miranda, Abdellatif Khattabi and Jia Jun Lee
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Nigeria
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Photo Credit: Joseph Akpokodje, World Bank.
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THE COST OF COASTAL ZONE Nigeria.pdf2.51 MB

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