Impacts on habitat, urban planning and spatial planning concern the risks of intrusion of marine waters and flooding of coastal infrastructures and cities, including Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, respectively political and economic capitals. Indeed, coastal areas in Mauritania are home to more than 30% of the country s population, most industries,
Impacts on habitat, urban planning and spatial planning concern the risks of intrusion of marine waters and flooding of coastal infrastructures and cities, including Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, respectively political and economic capitals. Indeed, coastal areas in Mauritania are home to more than 30% of the country s population, most industries, most import-export activities, major port and airport infrastructure, Extraction of hydrocarbons, almost all fishing activities, but also the two major national parks of the country.
Cities and Urban Areas Undertaking inclusive and climate-informed planning for new and existing infrastructure
MR
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_Sector
GCA_Sector
Adapt Now sector
Coastal Zone
Coastal Zone: General
MR
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_Sector
GCA_Sector
Adapt Now sector
Urban
Sustainable urban planning
MR
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_Sector
GCA_Sector
Adapt Now sector
Water
Water sanitation
MR
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_Subsector_2
GCA_Subsector_2
Adapt Now subsector (2)
Agriculture
Fisheries and aquaculture
MR
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_Subsector_2
GCA_Subsector_2
Adapt Now subsector (2)
Coastal Zone
Sea-level rise protection