The physical, social and economic impacts of coastal erosion in Saint Louis, Dakar, Gorée and Ziguinchor

Produced by the Waca ResiP Senegal Project, this video highlights the consequences of coastal erosion in Senegal and will serve to measure the real impact of physical and social investments aimed at protecting coastal communities from the sea's advance.

Regional fisheries project in West Africa: the case of Guinea Bissau

In 2011, artisanal fishing employed nearly 26,000 people in Guinea Bissau.

Insights on healthcare plastic waste management in Lagos State, Nigeria

Given the increased use of plastics in the healthcare sector, this study aims to understand current practice and provide recommendations. Survey conducted to understand current practice and provide recommendations in healthcare plastic waste management in Lagos.

Plastics sector competitiveness strategy and action plan for Côte d'Ivoire

The use of plastics has increased twentyfold worldwide in the last 50 years and is expected to double
in the next 20 years The food packaging, medical, automotive, electronics, building construction, agriculture and textile industries all make extensive use of plastics It is widely recognized that plastics play a crucial role in a sustainable future.

WWF plastic pollution in Africa: identifying policy gaps and opportunities

There is currently no comprehensive report or reference available on the state and impacts of plastic pollution in Africa specifically, or on the policy and legal frameworks required to address this challenge from an African context and perspective. This report aims to fill this knowledge gap by providing a brief glance at the plastic pollution challenge in Africa, the policy options available to address it and recommendations on the policy frameworks still required to tackle the challenge urgently, holistically and in a coordinated manner.

Two schools were built by the WACA Project in São Tomé and Príncipe

Two schools were built by the WACA project in Sao Tomé and Príncipe and opened by the country's government authorities.

São Tomé and Príncipe: We need physical and social investments to reduce vulnerabilities

Engaging with coastal voices for the health of our oceans

Improving the health of our oceans is indeed a matter of survival.

Hawa Wague's speech, Resident Representative, Togo

Press conference on WACA  Tuesday 23 November, 9:00 - 10:30 GMT  Hotel 2 February, Salle Concorde.

WACA Project: Thomas Louis Price, WACA Bar Coordinator / IUCN Senegal Office talks about prospects

The eighth meeting of the Regional Steering Committee, what are the prospects?

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.

Déclaration finale Dakar, le 17 juin 2022

Réunion des ministres et autorités chargées de l'environment sur la gestion des zones 

WAEMU Ministers strategize on biodiversity, Protected Areas, and coastal and marine management

In Juin 2020, WAEMU ministers, experts and partners met in Dakar.

WACA as part of the solution in Unpacking the Plastics Challenge

This extract is part of an immersive story by the World Bank. Read story here. 

Africa waste management outlook

This report provides an understanding to solid waste generation and management in Africa as compared to global trends and patterns. It provides an overview of the drivers, pressures and impacts of waste on the continent.