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The intersecting needs of women and mangroves in coastal Guinea
This study explains of the relationship between women and mangroves in the Republic of Guinea.
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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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"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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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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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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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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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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WACA Project Empowers Women Coconut Processors in Boko, Togo with New Equipment
In Boko, Togo, women coconut processors have significantly boosted their work efficiency and income, thanks to a coconut grater donated by the West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) project. This machine has transformed their daily routines, making coconut grating faster, safer, and more productive. It has elevated the quality of coconut oil they produce, which is highly valued across Togo and beyond.
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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.