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