A shared vision
For more than 20 years, PRCM has brought together West African stakeholders to preserve marine and coastal biodiversity, promote the sustainable management of resources and strengthen the resilience of communities facing coastal challenges.
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On 29 October 2026, on the sidelines of the COP17 biodiversity summit in Yerevan, Senegal and the African Development Bank (AfDB) brought together countries and international institutions. Their goal: to…
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Two major events held in West Africa to mark World Wetlands Day.
Read the article : Le PRCM au cœur de la célébration de la Journée mondiale des zones humides — VivAfrik (new tab)Senego
Senegalese members of parliament mobilise on the environmental challenges facing the coastline.
Read the article : Des députés sénégalais s’engagent pour la résilience du littoral — Senego (new tab)Senego
Senegal is preparing to host the next international congress on marine protected areas.
Read the article : Aires marines protégées : le Sénégal se prépare à organiser IMPAC6 en 2027 — Senego (new tab)Regional action
Through three complementary programmes, we address the major challenges of conservation, resilience and sustainable development of marine and coastal areas in West Africa.
Conserving iconic marine species and key coastal ecosystems, with coastal communities as central actors.
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Supporting coastal populations in adapting their practices and strengthening the resilience of their territories.
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Strengthening fisheries governance and participatory surveillance against illegal fishing, for responsible resource management.
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The funding partners who trust us and support our work.
Institutional film
The Regional Partnership for the Conservation of the Coastal and Marine Zone (PRCM) is a regional coalition bringing together diverse stakeholders for the conservation and sustainable management of coastal and marine areas in West Africa.
Active in 12 countries — Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Cabo Verde, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Togo and Liberia — PRCM works to strengthen cooperation, foster knowledge sharing and support concerted solutions for a sustainable, resilient and thriving West African coastline.
PRCM outputs
Publications, guides and tools developed by the PRCM network.
Illustrated guide · in FrenchAn illustrated guide to understanding and protecting the region’s coastal mangrove forests.
BookA reference book on species, threats and the conservation actions under way.
Visual guide · in FrenchIllustrated protocols for communities and field staff.
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Senegal and Guinea-Bissau have signed a cooperation agreement on the conservation and integrated management of the cross-border coastal…
As part of the strengthening of its activities in Guinea-Bissau, the Regional Partnership for Coastal and Marine Conservation in West…
Two months after the Nouakchott Declaration, West African countries reaffirmed, in Mombasa, Kenya, at the 11th edition of the « Our Ocean »…
