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Quarterly West African Regional Coastal Observatory (WARCO) Newsletter
Author: UEMOA, WACA, World Bank, FFEM, UICN
The quarterly West African Regional Coastal Observatory (WARCO) newsletter is created and published on the collaborative platform expertises.
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The Effects of Climate Change on Coastal Erosion in West Africa
Author: World Bank Group
The effects of climate change—from changing precipitation patterns to rising seas—will exacerbate the coastal erosion already affecting West Africa.
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The Cost of Coastal Zone Degradation in West Africa : Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and Togo
Author: 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.
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Managing Coastal Risks in West Africa
Author: 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.
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Protecting the region's natural resources
Author: 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.
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Reducing Marine and Coastal Pollution
Author: 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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Assesment 2016 West Africa Coastal Areas Cote d'Ivoire
Author: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)
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Assesment 2016 West Africa Coastal Areas Mauritania
Author: 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
Author: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)
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Assesment 2016 West Africa Coastal Areas Benin
Author: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)
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Assessment 2016 West Africa Coastal Areas SENEGAL SOUTH
Author: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)
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Assessment 2016 West Africa Coastal Areas SENEGAL North
Author: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)
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Assessment 2016 West Africa Coastal Areas Togo
Author: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)
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West Africa Coastal Areas Executive Summary
Author: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)
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From Shared Coastal Vision to Sustainable Reality
Author: West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA)
West Africa’s coastal areas host an abundance of natural resources, on land and at sea, that provides vital ecosystem services and help buffer against severe weather events.