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Publication
Spatial Analysis of Ecological Risks for WACA Projects along the Mauritania Coast
Author: WACA Mauritania program
This publication presents an ecological spatial analysis of two World Bank–supported WACA sub-projects in Mauritania: the Nouadhibou Boat Parking Development and the Nouakchott Dune Rehabilitation Project. It assesses potential biodiversity impacts and critical habitats in coastal zones of global ecological importance, with a strong focus on migratory birds and sea turtles. The report finds limited risks to natural habitats, outlines targeted mitigation measures, and proposes practical net-gain actions to strengthen coastal resilience and biodiversity conservation.
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Publication
Mauritania plastic country brief
Author: World Bank
Mauritania is a lower-middle-income country in West Africa bordered by Western Sahara/Morocco, Algeria, Mali, and Senegal. Its economy is dominated by agricultural production and extractive industries such as oil, gold, and copper.The country comprises 15 administrative regions and runs a presidential republic system of government.
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Infographic
WACA News/ Call For Innovation
A summary of different activities and initiatives from WACA and partners.
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WACA News/ April 2020
A summary of different activities and initiatives from WACA and partners.
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Infographic
WACA News/ March 2020
A summary of different activities and initiatives from WACA and partners.
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Infographic
WACA News/ January 2020
Author: WACA Program
A summary of different activities and initiatives from WACA and partners.
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Brochure
Call for Innovation
The World Bank Group is launching a Call for Innovation under the West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA) to bridge the gap between innovators and port developers/owners to build sustainable and
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Multi-Sectoral Investment Plan for Mauritanian
Author: Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development Mauritania
This investment plan was designed for a five-year period from 2018 to 2022. The drafting was undertaken in connection with the updating of the master development plan for the Mauritanian Coast. It was established through an extended consultation with the various sectors concerned in Mauritania.
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WACA News | October 2017
Author: West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA)
A summary of different activities and initiatives from WACA and partners.
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WACA News | December 2017
Author: West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA)
A summary of different activities and initiatives from WACA and partners.
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WACA News | December 2016
Author: West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA)
A summary of different activities and initiatives from WACA and partners.
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WACA News | June 2019
Author: West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA)
A summary of different activities and initiatives from WACA and partners.
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WACA News | October 2019
Author: West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA)
A summary of different activities and initiatives from WACA and partners.
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Video
Erosion, floods and pollution are costly to West Africa
Author: West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA)
Madji (left) spent her childhood on the beaches of Bargny Guedj, Senegal, but her grandfather's house where she stayed as a child no longer exists today, carried away by the waves.Thousands of people living along the coasts of West Africa share the same story as Madji. Beyond the shattered lives, this harsh consequence of erosion, pollution and floods is very expensive in Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and Togo.
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Video
Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg: The Dire Threat of Climate Change
Author: West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA)
Climate Change and Ocean Systems specialist, Professor Ove Hoegh-Gulderg, conveys his regret for being unable to attend the Blue Economy Conference in Mauritius. He emphasizes the important of urgent global action on climate change and ocean conservation to prevent a disastrous loss of ocean habit that will have very damaging consequences to people and the environment. The ocean is essential for life on earth, and supports millions of species and billions of people.