Coastal communities across Ghana are expected to benefit from a new GH¢685 million intervention aimed at tackling shoreline erosion, restoring degraded ecosystems and protecting livelihoods under the West African Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project (WACA).
President John Dramani Mahama announced the allocation at the 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2026, confirming that the funding would be used to commence coastal protection works in vulnerable areas.
He said the project would combine major engineering interventions with environmental restoration measures to address the growing threat of coastal erosion.
The engineering component will involve the construction of breakwaters, groynes and revetments to protect communities and infrastructure from the impact of tidal waves and advancing seawater.
The project will also incorporate nature-based solutions, including dune fixation through vegetation, beach replenishment and wetlands restoration, to strengthen the natural protection of vulnerable shorelines.
Additional interventions will target the rehabilitation of lagoons and watersheds, alongside livelihood support programmes for residents in beneficiary communities.
“I can answer you directly on this one and confirm that 685 million Ghana cedis has been allocated to commence coastal protection works under the West African Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project, popularly known as WACA,” President Mahama said.
He stressed that the initiative would also prioritise inclusive economic opportunities, particularly for young people, women and persons with disabilities in communities affected by coastal degradation.
The allocation is expected to support efforts to address the persistent erosion threatening settlements, economic activities and infrastructure along Ghana’s coastline.
Through the combination of physical coastal protection structures, ecosystem restoration and livelihood interventions, the WACA project seeks to improve the resilience of coastal communities against environmental threats.
