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Preserving Mangroves to Enhance Coastal Resilience
Did you know that each year, mangroves store the equivalent of carbon emissions from 26 million cars?
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Securing the banks of Guin Island in Aného: 18,000 mangrove seedlings
The WACA ResIP Togo project has just launched the community sub-project for securing the banks.
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A break from crushing waves: building resilience in the tropical islands of São Tomé and Príncipe
St Peter’s church serves as the starting point for a yearly ritual invoking God’s protection for fishers in Sao Tome and Principe. Photo: Flore de Preneuf/ World Bank.
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84 04: WACA ResIP Togo’s toll-free hotline, giving communities a voice
WACA ResIP Togo has launched a toll-free hotline (84 04) as part of its grievance redress mechanism, giving communities a direct channel to raise concerns, submit complaints, and request information about project activities. The initiative aims to foster better understanding and stronger ownership of the project.
The hotline is available free of charge at all times, regardless of call duration. Two secretaries ensure constant availability to answer calls, supported by a network technician who can intervene when needed.
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Grand-Lahou: Stabilised Sand Spit Becomes a Symbol of Resilience and Cooperation
On 8 June 2026, in Braffédon (Grand-Lahou), Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, on behalf of President Alassane Ouattara, officially inaugurated the sand spit stabilisation works completed under the WACA ResIP Project. Held to mark World Oceans Day, the ceremony brought together the Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition, Abou Bamba, the World Bank's Director of Operations for Côte d'Ivoire, Marie-Chantal Uwanyiligira, as well as representatives of Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands, the project's financial partners.
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Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR)
WACA and the University of Cape Care partners for innovation in coastal resilience.
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The Regional Coastal and Marine (PRCM) Forum wrap up
The Forum gathered experts and high-level representatives across national institutions.
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The 8th WACA ResIP 1 Regional Steering Committee
The 8th WACA ResIP 1 Regional Steering Committee, led by WAEMU was opened by M. Jose Tonato.
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Where Rice, Mangroves and Dikes Connect in Guinea-Bissau
A look at the relationship between protecting and restoring mangroves and rice cultivation.
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ACECoR and Japan advance integrated sediment management in West Africa
WACA Japan visits Ghana to assess coastal situation and future prospects based on coastal engineering.
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RESILAO project: applications now open for the first call for proposals
Call for proposals to promote sustainable coastal ecosystems under the RESILAO project.
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PRCM Launches Two Calls for Proposals to Strengthen Coastal Resilience in West Africa
As part of the implementation of the regional component of the WACA ResIP program, the Regional Partnership for Coastal and Marine Conservation (PRCM), in collaboration with UEMOA, the World Bank, and several technical partners, is launching two calls for proposals aimed at strengthening the resilience of West African coastal zones.
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São Tome e Príncipe: WACA promotes safe port operations
In São Tome e Príncipe, WACA is boosting the capacity of the INM-STP to reduce risks.
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Empowering displaced women in Djougop: Saint-Louis Emergency and Resilience Recovery Project donates utility vehicle and processing equipment
Women receiving utility vehicle and processing equipment.
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Regional Observatory of the West African Coast (ORLOA)
WACA and ORLOA partner to monitor coastal resilience in West Africa.