Coastal erosion major threat to West Africa

Date

2012-03-01

Authors

Barbiere, Julian

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Publisher

UNESCO

Abstract

Coastal erosion is a major problem for Africa. In northwest Africa, the coasts are economically important since a large part of the gross domestic product (GDP) is derived from coastal activities such as fishing, tourism and commerce. This is one reason why populations are concentrated along the coastline, with a rate of urbanization slightly higher than the interiors.

Description

Overview of economic and physical future of the west coast of Africa.

Keywords

Africa, erosion, climate change, economy

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