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Coastal Erosion Damages Infrastructure and Livelihoods in Colombian Coastal Areas

1 report, 1 independent Updated Thu 00:00
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What happened

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Coastal erosion is seriously affecting marine and coastal ecosystems and communities along Colombia’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts. Specific areas impacted include communities in Nuqui and La Guajira, as well as three community councils in Buenaventura. The advancing water has caused damage to access roads, aqueducts, electrical networks, and recreational spaces.

From icsf.net

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The erosion impacts daily travel and access to health services in affected areas. Furthermore, the advancing water affects economic activities such as fishing and creates obstacles for ancestral traditions.

From icsf.net

Who's involved

  • RiohachaA location in the Caribbean coast affected by marine and river erosion.
  • BuenaventuraA municipality on the Pacific coast affected by coastal erosion.
  • La Guajira DepartmentA department containing communities seriously affected by coastal erosion.
  • ColombiaThe country where coastal erosion is affecting communities along its coasts.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • BuenaventuraSpeculative

    Could face increased costs for infrastructure repair due to damage from coastal erosion.

  • La Guajira DepartmentSpeculative

    Might see reduced revenue from fishing activities due to the advancing water and loss of coastal areas.

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The entities involved

  • Riohacha

    capital of the Colombian department of La Guajira

    Nothing else this week.

  • Buenaventura

    Colombian municipality of the department of Valle del Cauca

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

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