Blog
Coronavirus Makes Investing in Climate Adaptation more Urgent than ever
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the importance of planning for crises before they hit.
News
Youth Transforming Africa (YTA) Briefing on Coastal Resilience in Partnership with the WACA Program- Webinar
The World Bank Africa Region is organizing regular roundtables on development topics.
Blog
Rising Tide: Protecting Vulnerable Coastal Communities in West Africa
By 2100, West Africa is expected to have sea level rise of up to 1.06 m.
Blog
When Resilience Means Leaving your Home and Making a New One
Along the beach in Mondouku, a group of fishermen have just returned with their catch.
Blog
We Need a Gender-Sensitive Approach to Tackle Plastic Pollution
Women play a central yet largely invisible role in the use and recycling of plastic.
Press Release
Call for Innovation Request for Clarification/Q&A Deadline
The Q&A window is now open until June 22, 2020 (11:59pm US Eastern Standard Time).
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WACA Marketplace: States, people and the private sector working together to protect our coasts
Coastal erosion must be fought and African countries must work together.
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Dealing with Coastal Challenges Requires Big Push by Private Sector
The recent threats to Grand-Bassam, a UNESCO World, have particular resonance for me.
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The Marketplace is open: A new Approach to Mobilizing Infrastructure Finance for Coastal Resilience
For many people living in West Africa, coastal environments are much more than fond memories.
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The inaugural WACA Marketplace took place on November 18 and 19th in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire- Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
The six WACA countries unbundled their coastal multi-sector investment plans into project ideas.
News
WACA Marketplace- Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
The first WACA Marketplace will be held on November 18th,19th in Cote d’Ivoire by INVITATION ONLY.
Blog
Our Ministers are Deepening their Engagement in Preserving our Coasts
I am pleased to announce that our ministers launched two new programs to preserve our coasts.
News
African Ministers Ratify New Protocols on Integrated Ocean Management- Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
The Abidjan Convention convened the second meeting of the plenipotentiaries.
News
West Africa’s Coast: Losing Over $3.8 Billion a Year to Erosion, Flooding and Pollution
West Africa’s coastal areas host about one third of the region’s population.