Working together to secure the future of lagoons
Why lagoons need our attention
Lagoons provide resources that are essential to the livelihood, wellbeing and health of the communities around them including the source of water for washing, fish for food and market and wood for use as building material and cooking fuel.
About Us
We believe the sustainability of the world’s lagoons requires people – that is, local communities – to work with policymakers and practitioners.
The Resilient lagoon network was developed to link researchers, policymakers and practitioners to lagoon communities, providing a platform to share experiences and understand key challenges. We bring together cross-disciplinary expertise and practice to build the multiple perspectives and broad understanding needed to respond to the problems of lagoon communities.
Challenges & Solutions
A complex set of inter-connected challenges threatens the very existence of lagoons and the people that live around them.
Population growth has placed increased pressure on lagoon resources. The lack of sanitation facilities causes water pollution and health risks. Sea level rise has eroded coastal land and increased flood risk.
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Impact
Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria
Muni lagoon, Ghana
Latest News
Sea turtle conference
RLN founding member Andy Agyekumhene organised the 43rd International sea turtle symposium, held in Accra, Ghana. Andy is the president of the …
Coastal resilience policies in West Africa
The Media outlet Mongbay recently published a review of an article written by RLN members that analysed coastal policy across West Africa. The article …
RLN at ACU Oceans Consultation workshop
The Resilient Lagoon Network were invited to share their work at the Association of Commonwealth Universities Oceans Consultation workshop. The …