The Eroding Coasts of Senegal

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  Shortlist
• Photographer
  Christian Bobst, Switzerland
• Category
  Africa

Rising sea levels and coastal erosion are severe threats not only to the whole West African coast, endangering the environment and the livelihoods of millions. Senegal's 700-kilometer coastline, including key cities like Dakar, Saint-Louis, and the region of Joal are already suffering significant damage, with entire neighborhoods being lost to the sea. The gradual rise in sea levels and the increasing intensity of storms due to global warming have accelerated the erosion process, forcing many to migrate and seek a better future by risking the crossing of the Ocean to Europe in a fishing canoe.