AIMS (Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea)
Beth
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26 Jul 2011
Cape Verde has signed and ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity, and itsFourth Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity was presented to the Commission on Biological Diversity in 2009. Cape Verde also has a Second Environmental Action Plan 2004-2014 (PANA II) in place with provisions for protecting biodiversity.
Uninhabited until the 15th century, Cape Verde is faced with a multitude of anthropologic threats to its biodiversity. Soil erosion in rural areas, soil pollution in...
Beth
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26 Jul 2011
There is ongoing preparation in Cape Verde of a Strategic Plan for the tourismsector, as well as an integrated tourism plan for the islands of Sal, Boa Vista and Maio that aims to create sustainable tourism development for Cape Verde.
Tourism is becoming one of the engines of growth for Cape Verde’s economy, reflecting the country’s comparative advantages in this area. Cape Verde’s tourist boom began in the year 2000, with the number of beds increasing 28% between 2000 and...
Beth
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26 Jul 2011
Although missing a specific Energy Strategy, the Second National Environmental Action Plan 2004-2014 (PANA II) highlights Cape Verde's need to pursue renewable energy options. Cape Verde enjoys the natural endowments necessary to make solar or wind power possible alternatives on a larger scale, but currently lacks the capacity to institute a move away from non-renewable energy sources
Energy use on most islands varies according to the socio-economic position of households, with poorer...
Beth
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26 Jul 2011
In 2008, Cape Verde released its Second National Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. There is no urban development plan, but there is a Second National Environmental Action Plan 2004-2014 (PANA II) which takes into account both rural and urban development.
The archipelago of Cape Verde is made up of ten islands and nine islets, and is located off the west coast of Africa. Although all of Cape Verde’s islands are volcanic in origin, they vary widely in terrain, with only one active volcano...
Beth
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26 Jul 2011
The Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries oversees water-related policy in Cape Verde.
Raqinfall is irregular In Cape Verde, causing periodic drought and famine. Due to its geomorphology, the country has a dense and complex hydrographical network. There are no permanent water courses, however, and temporary water courses run only during the rainy season. These temporary water courses drain quickly toward the main watersheds, where, unless captured by artificial means, they...
