@article{fdi:010089499,
  title = {{C}oastal vulnerability assessment of the {W}est {A}frican coast to flooding and erosion},
  author = {{D}ada, {O}. {A}. and {A}lmar, {R}afa{\¨e}l and {M}orand, {P}ierre},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{G}lobal coastal areas are at risk due to geomorphological issues, climate change-induced sea-level rise, and increasing human population, settlements, and socioeconomic activities. {H}ere, the study examines the vulnerability of the {W}est {A}frican ({WA}) coast using six satellite-derived geophysical variables and two key socioeconomic parameters as indicators of coastal vulnerability index ({CVI}). {T}hese geophysical and socioeconomic variables are integrated to develop a {CVI} for the {WA} coast. {T}hen, the regional hotspots of vulnerability with the main indicators that could influence how the {WA} coast behaves and can be managed are identified. {T}he results indicate that 64, 17 and 19% of {WA} coastal areas had high to very high {CVI}, moderate {CVI}, and low to very low {CVI}, respectively. {T}he study reveals that while geophysical variables contribute to coastal vulnerability in {WA}, socioeconomic factors, particularly high population growth and unsustainable human development at the coast, play a considerably larger role. {S}ome sections of the {WA} coast are more vulnerable and exposed than others, particularly those in the region's northwestern and {G}ulf of {G}uinea regions. {C}limate change and human presence may amplify the vulnerability in these vulnerable areas in the future. {H}ence, future coastal economic development plans should be based on a deep understanding of local natural conditions, resource status, and geophysical parameters to prevent negative coastal ecosystem transformation. {I}t is also essential to establish a coastal management plan that would facilitate the development of desired actions and stimulate sustainable management of {W}est {A}frican coastal areas.},
  keywords = {{AFRIQUE} {DE} {L}'{OUEST} ; {GOLFE} {DE} {GUINEE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{S}cientific {R}eports - {N}ature},
  volume = {14},
  numero = {1},
  pages = {890 [15 ]},
  ISSN = {2045-2322},
  year = {2024},
  DOI = {10.1038/s41598-023-48612-5},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010089499},
}