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Knowledge Sheets
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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Knowledge Sheets
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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Knowledge Sheets
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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Knowledge Sheets
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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Knowledge Sheets
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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Knowledge Sheets
Improving Data and Information for Decision Making
Author: West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA)
Making evidence-based decisions regarding coastal environments, infrastructure, and natural resources and their interaction with people requires accurate data. Because of the nature of coastal phenomena and their impacts on livelihoods and the environment, integrated systems that collect and share data regionally and focus on coastal areas and marine conditions, land use, climate patterns, and natural hazards are needed.
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Knowledge Sheets
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).
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Knowledge Sheets
The Restoration Initiative (TRI) in Guinea-Bissau at a Glance
Author: The Restoration Initiative (TRI)
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.
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Publication
Order approving the Environmental and Social Impact Statement (ESIS)
Author: Ministre de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable et de la Transition Ecologique
Document relating to the WACA project, mainly on environmental safeguard issues.
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Order approving the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Author: Ministre de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable et de la Transition Ecologique
Document relating to the WACA project, mainly on environmental safeguard issues.
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Order approving the Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA)
Author: Ministre de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable et de la Transition Ecologique
Documentation relating to the WACA project, mainly on environmental safeguard issues.
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Publication
Making the Most of Ports in West Africa
Author: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/ The World Bank
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Publication
Integrated Coastal Zone Management Strategy for Ghana
Author: 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.
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Detailed Master Plan West Africa Coastal Areas
Author: The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA)
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Publication
Erosion côtière : L’hydre qui ne cesse d’engloutir les côtes sénégalaises
Author: Quoi de vert magazine
Quoi de Vert is a magazine specialized in Senegal on sustainable development. This edition focuses on coastal resilience with a series of stories and WACA featured as a key program in building coastal resilience.
