Resource type:
Research
EU project stamp:
No
Link to knowledge resource
Main entity:
Mami Wata
Type of entity:
Unknown
Funding:
BMU
Key themes:
Climate change adaptation
Disaster risk reduction
Societal challenges:
Natural and Climate Hazards
Scope:
Africa
Focus:
Benin
Description:
In the area around Benin's Ile aux Oiseaux in the south-west of the country, the cutting of mangroves and the resulting ecosystem degradation are increasing the threats of sea level rise, de-tide and flooding. One of the factors contributing to this degradation is the fact that local women burn mangrove wood for salt production in their homes – a practice that seriously affects the health of women and their families by exposing them to smoke. harmful, which can cause respiratory problems and expose them to burns. In order to solve the environmental and health problems caused by this method of salt production, the Beninese Environment Agency (ABE) began to develop solutions in 2002 .
Language:
FR