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Gum arabic (of the acacia family) production began in Mauritania in the 15th century, and the country was once a major exporter. However, its importance for the country collapsed following the droughts of 1970 and 1980. Annual production is currently below 500 tonnes. The World Bank is working with the country to promote this crop, which helps to combat desertification thanks to its deep roots that retain water, as well as for its economic value. The Sahel and West Africa Programme (SAWAP), endowed with US$1.1 billion, is jointly implemented by the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to support the "Great Green Wall" initiative.

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iii. increased controls and inspections by the Coastguard to protect the exclusive economic zone from the risk of illegal fishing (…)
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Mauritania has advantages for the development of renewable energy: a wind power potential of 7 9 m/second on average on the coast; and solar energy potential of 3.5–6 kWh/m²/d for eight hours each day. According to the authorities, an additional 280 megawatts of solar power were available in 2017.

Within WAEMU, import licensing and prohibitions are applied to ozone-depleting substances and equipment containing them in compliance with the Montreal Protocol

Within WAEMU, Regulation 07/2007/CM/UEMOA of 6 April 2007 calls Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali to comply, among others, with IPCC and Cartagena Protocol

The Common Environmental Improvement Policy (PCAE) envisages the implementation of appropriate modes of production, consumption and economic use of natural resources, in particular through the promotion of renewable energy sources

Within WAEMU, Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali are subject to the Common Environmental Improvement Policy (PCAE) whose objectives are to reverse the trends of "deterioration and reduction of natural resources", improving life environments and maintaining biodiversity

Within WAEMU, the Regional Initiative for Sustainable Energy gives priority to renewable energy, in particular solar energy, which could account for more than 80 per cent of all energy produced in the countries of the subregion by 2030

Within WAEMU, regional standards are developed according to the needs established by the national standardization bodies, including relevance to the environment and trade

The 2004 energy resources development strategy envisages the development of Niger's energy resources and an action plan to increase the use of renewable energy, which currently accounts for less than 1 per cent of energy end consumption.