Resources
The status of coastal waterbird populations and their sites
The ‘total count’ of the coastal East Atlantic Flyway in January 2017 was carried out in 33 countries of which 11 in Europe and 22 in Africa, and involved about 1,500 observers (1,100 in Europe, 400 in Africa). In each country, national coordinators organized the network of observers and collated the information on bird numbers and environmental conditions. The latter largely followed a system developed by BirdLife International for their Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) programme.
Improving capacity of bird watching guides in sustainable eco-tourism -Sierra Leone
June, 2017
Restoration of migratory waterbird habitats - Togo
April 2017, Togo
Relaunching the process for World Heritage nomination of the Bolama-Bijagós Archipelago
February 2017, Guinea-Bissau
Building capacities of local associations in the Atlantic Moroccan Sahara in waterbird identification and monitoring
January 2017, Morocco
Khnifiss Lagoon and Dakhla Bay are of great importance for migratory waterbirds, the promotion of ecotourism and environmental education, and the monitoring of wildlife.
The conservation of the fauna of the integral reserve of Ilhéu dos Pássaros
July 2016, Angola
Local Community Action for Wetlands and Waterbirds Sakumo Ramsar Site - Ghana
February - May 2016. Ghana.
Training: Organic Gardening in Agbodankope, Togo
The coastal wetlands in Togo constitute a source of great economic, cultural, and scientific value besides their ecological functions as a habitat for the flora and fauna in the area. In efforts to counteract the degradation of this important site and hence protect the habitat for waterbirds, training workshops were held to help build farmers' capacity in organic market gardening in the framework of the sustainable management of biodiversity and to raise awareness of the importance of the protection and conservation of migratory birds.
