Coastal Zone Changes in West Africa: Challenges and Opportunities for Satellite Earth Observations

Abstract The West African coastal population and ecosystems are increasingly exposed to a multitude of hazards. These likely be exacerbated by global climate change direct impacts from local human activities. Our ability understand changes has been limited an incomplete understanding the processes difficulty obtaining detailed data. Recent advances in satellite techniques have made it possible obtain rich data sets that provide solid foundation for improving adaptation strategies humanity increasing resilience sustainable development. In this article, we review layout current socio-environmental challenges together with key parameters can monitored several management programs rely on monitor indicators at regional level. social, technical scientific problems difficulties hinder interest practitioners decision-makers use identified. We roadmap precisely respond these how improved earth observation strategy better support future zone Africa.