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Wetlands for water and life

Map of the Inner Niger Delta (IND)

Some facts

  • The Inner Niger Delta in Mali is a 3.000.000 hectare wetland consisting of flood plains, lakes, river branches and small pockets of flood forest.
  • It is part of the 4.200 kilometres Niger river catchment, which flows through 10 countries before discharging in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Classified as a Ramsar site in 2004, it is of extraordinary importance for a large range of water dependent plant and animal species.
  • Main ethnic groups in the region include Fulani (which are cattle breeders), Bozo and Somono (both fishermen) and Bambara and Rimaibe (which are farmers).

Improving water management & livelihoods in the Inner Niger Delta, Mali

The Inner Niger Delta (IND) is a densely populated area, with many socio-economic activities (agriculture, livestock, fisheries, picking of fruits, handicraft, navigation, tourism and trade) and is inhabited by 1 million people who depend on the Delta resources and ecosystem. Read more on the Inner Niger Delta.

Threats to the Delta

Its main threats are bad water management planning, including infrastructure such as dams, and pollution and climate change. Read more on the degradation of Inner Niger Delta

Wetlands International: years of experience

Wetlands International has years of experience in Mali working with local communities and highest level of government. Scientific research, publications combined with livelihood projects with villages in the Inner Niger Delta have built our strong reputation. 

Water management & livelihoods

Currently, our Sahelian offices in Bamako and Mopti, Mali are implementing various projects for the improvement of water management and livelihoods of the Delta’s communities. Read more on our work in the Inner Niger Delta or read about experiences of our beneficiairies

Video: Better Use of the Water of the Inner Niger Delta in a Changing Climate

 

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