Blog
Jumpstarting Innovation for Coastal Resilience in West Africa
“We need to find new ways to stop coastal erosion and should not be afraid to call for help".
Blog
Cote d’Ivoire: New convention to Conserve and Restore the Azagny Parks and Ehotilé Islands
In October, WACA Cote d’Ivoire signed a convention with the agency in charge of parks and reserves.
News
The WACA Team is Pleased to Notify the Results of the Longlisting Process.A total of 12 competitors have been longlisted out of the 22 submissions.
News
Webinaire: Gérer le trait de côte par les solutions douces, exemples de projets menés en France et en Afrique de l’Ouest- Online
Si vous êtes intéressés, nous vous invitons à bloquer la date et vous inscrire.
Publication
New Publication: Cabo Verde Blue Bond Note
Cabo Verde recognizes the growth potential of its coastal and marine natural capital.
Blog
Opening the Gateway between the Dutch Water Sector and West African Countries
The Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) and the World Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
Blog
Entretien avec Moussa Sall et Céline Damery : des solutions douces pour lutter contre l'érosion côtière au Sénégal
Article sur le Fonds Français pour l'Environnement Mondial (FFEM).
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).
Blog
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.