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Sierra Leone is a biologically diverse country situated in the Upper Guinea Forest. The coastal areas are of high global priority for biodiversity conservation, being a key habitat for numerous bird species, including migratory and resident species. However, the region faces many environmental pressures from habitat destruction, overfishing, cutting down of mangroves and pollution, putting many bird populations at risk.

The assessment report raises concerns about the status of migratory waterbird populations along the East Atlantic Flyway. 42% of monitored populations show long-term increases, 33% are declining. While pressures on wetland habitats are widespread along the flyway, the specific drivers of population declines are often unknown. The report calls for more international collaboration and political commitment to protect migratory birds and prevent further population declines along the flyway.

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Cette publication illustre les principales activités du programme de renforcement des capacités et de gestion de l'Initiative pour la voie de migration de la mer des Wadden entre 2013 et 2023. Elle vise à faire connaître le programme et sa portée, à mettre en évidence les réalisations et l'impact, et à promouvoir les possibilités de soutien et d'implication à l'avenir.

'Catumbela Community for Birds' is a new CIOMA initiative with the goal to tranform more of Angola's wetland areas into safe havens for migratory waterbirds. With funding from the WSFI, ADAMA introduced the project to local authorities and conducted a first awareness, cleaning and training campaigns.
For more information please have a look at the project report.

This publication illustrates key activities of the Wadden Sea Flyway Initiative's capacity building and management programme between 2013 and 2023. It aims to create awareness of the programme and its reach, to highlight achievements and impact, and promote opportunities for future support and involvement.

In southern Benin, Ramsar sites 1017 and 1018 are home to large mixed colonies of birds, including herons, cormorants and African beaks. The project aimed to assess the dynamics of these colonies against a backdrop of increasing human pressure, while helping to preserve these wetlands by raising awareness for their international importance.