coastal erosion

This project strengthens resilience for targeted communities and coastal areas in Western Africa by enhancing regional integration and institutional frameworks for coastal management. It finances investments to mitigate erosion, reduce flood risks, manage pollution, and promote climate-resilient development while supporting coordinated national and regional project implementation.

This project aims to enhance climate resilience in the coastal areas of Western Africa by targeting regional coordination, policy frameworks, and site-specific physical and social investments. It focuses on regional integration by harmonizing coastal governance policies and strengthening institutional collaboration to address resilience challenges. At the national level, the project supports operationalizing integrated coastal zone management plans and land-use strategies for effective management of transboundary ecosystems.

This project supports the diversification and climate resilience of the tourism sector in The Gambia through coastal protection, infrastructure development, and increased participation of MSMEs. Activities include rehabilitating and managing coastal areas, strengthening institutional capacity, and promoting sustainable tourism practices at selected destinations.

The Saint-Louis Emergency Recovery and Resilience Project aims to reduce vulnerability to coastal hazards along the Langue de Barbarie and enhance resilience planning in Saint-Louis. The project includes relocation of populations in high-risk zones, coastal risk management plans, and hybrid coastal protection measures to address erosion and improve safety and urban planning.

The development objective of the proposed operation is to strengthen the Government of Seychelles Disaster Risk Management policy and reform agenda and enhance its capacity to efficiently respond to disasters. The project provided technical assistance to strengthen the government's capacity for strategic planning and implementation of
coastal management projects, including NBS for coastal resilience.

The development objective of Cap-Haitien Urban Development Project for Haiti is to improve selected urban infrastructure and public spaces to support a more livable and resilient Cap-Haitien city-region. This project has four components. 1) The first component, Urban Infrastructure Investment, aims to support the government of Haiti (GoH) to carry out large urban infrastructure investments; and neighborhood upgrading investments, including the preparation of required feasibility studies, environmental and social studies, detailed designs, construction works and construction supervision.

The development objective of Human Capital Project for is to improve access to basic services and labor market relevant training in Cabo Verde. This project has five components. 1) Support education system reforms to better prepare in-school youth for future employment, with the following sub-components: (i) Ensure all youth in secondary education acquire skills relevant to the labor market; (ii) Strengthen the system for teacher professional development; and (iii) Monitor learning outcomes and use results to improve education quality.

The Samoa Aviation and Roads Investment Project seeks to improve the climate resilience and safety of aviation and road infrastructure in Samoa. The project incorporates gray-green flood reduction measures, including mangrove restoration, bioswales, rainwater harvesting, and rain gardens, to enhance resilience and mitigate the impact of extreme weather events.

The Northern Mozambique Rural Resilience Project aims to improve access to livelihoods and strengthen natural resource management in rural areas of Northern Mozambique. The project includes mangrove restoration and coastal vegetation initiatives in Nampula and Cabo Delgado to stabilize coastlines, reduce erosion, and support fish spawning areas, alongside efforts to promote sustainable agriculture, fisheries, and community-driven development.

The Mangroves for Coastal Resilience Project aims to enhance the resilience of coastal ecosystems and communities by restoring and conserving mangroves. The project includes components for mangrove afforestation, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and strengthening integrated coastal management. These efforts reduce disaster risk, mitigate coastal flooding, and protect biodiversity.