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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.
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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.
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African Ministers Ratify New Protocols on Integrated Ocean Management- Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
The Abidjan Convention convened the second meeting of the plenipotentiaries.
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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.
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Breaking Down Barriers to Private Sector Investment to Build Resilience for West Africa’s Coasts- Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
The celebration of Earth Day this week should cause us to consider the state of our planet.
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West Africa’s Fading CoastlineIn the latest episode of Afronomics, we explore the importance of protecting coastal cities.
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World Bank Board Approves WACA Resilience Investment ProjectThe World Bank Group approved today a package of $210 million in financing for a regional project.
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St Louis, Senegal: Coastal communities facing waves of change- Dakar, Senegal
Saint Louis’s coastal community is losing ground to the ocean each year.
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Living on the Edge: Dovi’s Story- Togo
Dovi Woollens has lived along the coast of Baguida, Togo for her entire life.
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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.