NATURAL RISKS
West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project – Climate risk assessment and pre-feasibility studies for adaptation options
SENEGAL
Casamance
2020 - 2021
Funding
World Bank
Recipient(s)
Directorate of the Environment and Heritage Facilities (DEEC)
Assignee
Egis
Project summary
The sites of Diogué and Carabanne, located on either side of the Casamance River mouth, are subject to significant risks of submersion and erosion. The local population is relatively small, and the local economy is dominated by fishing and agriculture. The natural environments of the area are exceptional and represent a huge capital for the local populations. The gradual degradation of this ecosystem poses a direct threat to local communities and represents an opportunity cost in terms of developing eco-tourism. The study team’s mission is to assess natural risks and their evolution under the influence of climate change, propose adaptation strategies, and evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency.
Tasks carried out by Ecoresil
Local demographic projections
Cost-benefit and multicriteria analyses of different development strategies
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