At the invitation of the Regional Partnership for Coastal and Marine Conservation (PRCM), NAFORE participated in a national workshop on coastal zone governance in West Africa, as part of the Climate Resilience Project for Critical Sites for Migratory Birds and Populations along the East Atlantic Flyway.
This project, funded by IKI, mobilizes 14 partners in 11 countries and runs from 2025 to 2033, focusing on three key sites: Banc d’Arguin National Park (PNBA) in Mauritania, the Saloum Delta in Senegal, and the Bijagós Archipelago in Guinea-Bissau. It also includes eight additional sites, thus strengthening regional connectivity for the conservation of migratory corridors.
The areas studied host thousands of migratory birds, sea turtles, and strategic fish stocks for local communities, highlighting the importance of preserving these ecosystems and their corridors.
During the workshop, participants analyzed coastal and environmental policies, institutional and legal frameworks, and local practices. The discussions helped identify challenges and opportunities for strengthening sustainable coastal governance, co-developing operational recommendations, and promoting the conservation of critical ecosystems. The PNBA, with its exceptional biodiversity and local communities, particularly the Imraguen, served as a case study to illustrate co-management and participatory governance mechanisms, such as BACoMaB.
NAFORE’s participation reflects its commitment to coastal and marine conservation, strengthening climate resilience, and promoting sustainable practices, while supporting regional coordination for the preservation of migratory corridors essential to biodiversity in the Eastern Atlantic.
