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The first groynes begin to emerge on the Agbodrafo shoreline
Construction works on the initial coastal protection groynes have begun along the beach of Agbodrafo. Two groynes are currently being built simultaneously to accelerate overall progress. The works are being carried out by Boskalis, a Dutch company specialized in coastal protection, with proven experience including the transboundary interventions between Togo and Benin.
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Togo launches the creation of Its first Marine Protected Area
On September 30, 2025, in Agbodrafo, Togo officially launched the process of creating its first Marine Protected Area (MPA) under the WACA Project. This initiative aims to preserve threatened coastal ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and strengthen the resilience of communities living along the coastline.
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Visit to the achievements of the WACA Project and 8th meeting of the National Steering Committee
Location: Saint-Louis, Senegal
Contact: UGP Senegal
Description: ield visit to WACA Senegal project sites in Dakar and Saint-Louis, followed by the 8th COPIL meeting in Saint-Louis to review 2025 activities and plan the 2026 PTBA. The meeting takes place as the project reaches 70% physical implementation.
Date: October 14-17, 2025
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Visit to the achievements of the WACA Project and 8th meeting of the National Steering Committee
Location: Saint-Louis, Senegal
Contact: UGP Senegal
Description: Field visit to WACA Senegal project sites in Dakar and Saint-Louis, followed by the 8th COPIL meeting in Saint-Louis to review 2025 activities and plan the 2026 PTBA. The meeting takes place as the project reaches 70% physical implementation.
Date: October 14-17, 2025
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Benin-Togo Facilitation on Marine Pollution
Location: Anèho, Togo
Contact: UEMOA
Description:
Date: October 27-29, 2025
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High-level visit to the Gorée works under the aegis of METE
Location: Goree, Senegal
Contact: UGP Senegal
Description: This will be an opportunity for the new Minister of the Environment to visit the Gorée construction site, to talk with local authorities and the population, but above all to communicate about coastal erosion and the management of the Senegalese coastline.
Date: October 29, 2025
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National General Meeting and establishment of networks of parliamentarians from Guinea, Cabo Verde and support/accompaniment to the WACA networks (Benin and Sao Tome)
Location: Guinea, Cabo Verde
WACA countries (Benin and Sao Tome)Contact: PRCM
Description: This event is part of the PRCM's support for the animation and strengthening of technical capacities and the operation of the Regional Network.
Date: November 26, 2025
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Research Network General Meeting
Location: TBD
Contact: PRCM
Description: This activity is part of the PRCM's support for the revitalization of the Research College. The objective is to create a formal network of researchers from the sub-region who work on issues in the coastal zone.
Date: November 24-28
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Technical workshop for harmonization and validation of the SDLAO and capacity building on monitoring coastal risk indicators at the regional level
Location: Saly, Senegal
Contact: CSE
Description: Organization of a technical workshop for harmonization and validation of the SDLAO and capacity building on the monitoring of coastal risk indicators at the regional level
Date: December 1-5, 2025
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Technical and financial modalities for implementing ResIP 2
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Contact: UEMOA
Description: A
Date: December 15-16
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Modern equipment to strengthen Togo’s early warning system
The 31st edition of Radio du Littoral highlighted the efforts of the WACA project to strengthen Togo’s early warning system. Under its Component 2, the project has equipped the National Civil Protection Agency (ANPC) and the National Meteorology Agency (ANAMET) with modern tools to improve disaster prevention and risk management.
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An update on major costal protection works in Nouakchott
Interview with Dr. Dia Abdoul, Deputy Coordinator of the WACA-Mauritania Project
Dr. Dia Abdoul is a geologist by training (Master’s in Natural Sciences, specializing in Petroleum and Phosphate). He pursued advanced studies in marine geosciences, environment, and integrated coastal management (DESA) in Morocco, followed by a PhD in Oceanology in France, specializing in sedimentology, geomorphology, and marine geochemistry.
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World Conservation Congress
Location: Abu Dhabi
Contact: mbangue@prcmarine.org | senhoury@prcmarine.org
Partners: PRCM
Date: October, 9-15, 2025
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Extraordinary General Meeting of the APPEL network, national General Meeting and establishment of the Gambia network and regional information and awareness workshop
Location: Gambia
Contact: cabo@prcmarine.org | marico@prcmarine.org
Description: This is an activity that aligns with the support for the structuring of national CSO networks provided for by the PRCM
Partners: PRCM
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Training Workshop on Inclusive Blue Economy and Livelihood Restoration
Location: Accra, Ghana
Contact: UICN- WACA BAR
Description: Organization of a training workshop on inclusive blue economy and livelihood restoration
Partners: Countries, partners, donors
Date: November, 17,2025