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Communities in the face of Climate Change in Guinea Bissau

Language(s): English , Author(s): Wetlands International Africa

This video tells the story of how mangrove dependent communities in Guinea Bissau are affected by climate change and how Wetlands International Africa's work helps them to adapt to these changes.


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Conservation and monitoring of Important Bird Areas (IBA) in Guinea Bissau, Initiative mangrove en Afrique de l'Ouest, Mangrove restoration, Towards mangrove conservation in Guinea Bissau, Saving West Africa's mangroves: regional policy & local practices

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A step-by-step guide for planners, developers, architects and landscape architects on how to maximise the benefits of river restoration in development projects. Read more

Video

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Presentation

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