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Understanding the women mangrove nexus in coastal Ghana
The objective of this study was to assist understanding the nexus between women and mangrove.
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Regional integration for coastal resilience is showing results
WAEMU Commission organized the seventh meeting of the Regional Steering Committee (CRP).
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"Our treasure is dying": the West African coastline in the fight against plastic waste
Plastic waste in West Africa's coastal areas is causing problems for local communities.
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Coastal Resilience: Field Mission to Benin and Togo Showcases WACA ResIP Program's Impact
From December 8 to 13, 2024, influencers and journalists from WACA ResIP target countries participated in a field mission to Benin and Togo. Organized by the WACA Regional Support Bureau (WACA BAR), the visit highlighted tangible coastal protection solutions and promoted knowledge-sharing among participating countries.
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Compendium : coastal management practices in West Africa
The report offers options for managing coastal risks. It presents best fit coastal management.
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The quest for resilience through Ivory Coast community forests
Picture of community forest in Grand-Lahou contribute to biodiversity and restore local ecosystems.
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Cote d’Ivoire: Coastal women commit to work with WACA
Women of Grand Lahou, Cote d’Ivoire, brainstorm on how to collaborate with WACA.
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Senegal: WACA supports reforestation on the Langue de Barbarie
From 26 August to 3 September 2026, the WACA-Senegal Project supported the reforestation camp of the Langue de Barbarie National Park (PNLB) in Saint-Louis. The campaign coincided with the official launch of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of three protected areas: the Langue de Barbarie National Park (PNLB), the Saloum Delta National Park (PNDS) and the Madeleine Islands National Park (PNIM), which are among Senegal’s most emblematic and strategic coastal natural sites.
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WAEMU Ministers strategize on biodiversity, Protected Areas, and coastal and marine management
In Juin 2020, WAEMU ministers, experts and partners met in Dakar.
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Engaging with coastal voices for the health of our oceans
Improving the health of our oceans is indeed a matter of survival.
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Benin and Togo: Combating Coastal Erosion Through Physical Investments
The World Bank has approved $36 million in additional financing.
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Togo: 283 Hectares of mangroves reforested on the banks of Lake Zowla
The WACA ResIP-Togo's sub-project "Continuation of the preservation of natural heritage and restoration of biodiversity in the Basins of Lake Zowla" reforested 283 hectares of mangroves from 2020 to 2023. Spearheaded by the NGO Association of Togolese Volunteers for Development (AVOTODE), this initiative restored the banks of Lake Zowla, previously ravaged by deforestation for firewood.
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The WACA Program at FOMACO 2026: training, solutions and results on the regional Stage
From April 27 to 30, 2026, the twelfth edition of the Regional Marine and Coastal Forum (FOMACO) brought together stakeholders engaged in the governance of marine and coastal resources across West Africa in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Organized by the PRCM, the WACA Program was represented by UEMOA, led by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Water Resources and Environment, alongside the WACA Regional Support Office (WACA BAR) hosted by IUCN PACO and the World Bank team supporting the program.
Ahead of the Forum: Four days of training on the inclusive blue economy
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Why a Call for Innovation?
Some development challenges in coastal areas are so complex and have multiple options for solutions.
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Regional observatory of the west african coast (ORLOA)
WACA and ORLOA partner to monitor coastal resilience in West Africa.