Ghost nets in West Africa: The invisible killer of our oceans
What are ghost nets? The oceans are vital to our survival, providing us with food, oxygen, and climate regulation. However, the oceans also face an unprecedented threat from pollution, overfishing, and climate change. One of the most significant threats to ocean health is the proliferation of ghost nets, which are lost or abandoned fishing nets […]
The mangrove: an effective solution for carbon sequestration and coastal erosion in Senegal
Senegal has over 500 km of coastline. It is threatened by both human pressure and climate change, impacting coastal erosion. This threat affects the coastal cities of Saint-Louis, Cayar, Dakar, Mbour and all along the Petite Côte, as well as the islands of Casamance which are already suffering the consequences. Coastal erosion happens when local […]
Germaine Faye or the success story of a modern-day hero!
She looks quite ordinary, but her story is very far from it. Germaine Faye is the heart of Proplast, a recycling company collaborating with ACC on Africa’s first Verra plastic credits project, the Deekali Plastic. Twenty-five years ago, the LVIA association behind Proplast trusted her to manage one of their projects. Today, Proplast is one of the […]
From refugee to plastic collector: the uncommon journey of Moussa Sidibe!
Moussa Sidibe has been collecting plastic for as long as he can remember. He was very young when he started assisting his father and quickly learned how to recognize, separate, and prepare plastic before selling. However, the war in Ivory Coast forced them to leave the country and into a highly precarious situation. From Ivory […]
