Cape Verde's Coastal Collapse: Unchecked Sand Extractions Devastate the Environment and Communities Cape Verde's coastline, once a pristine gem in the Atlantic Ocean, is rapidly disintegrating due to unregulated sand extractions fueled by the country's construction boom.
The beaches, now depleted at an alarming rate, threaten not only the unique biodiversity of the region but also the livelihoods of local communities.
The Rise of Unchecked Construction Demand in Cape Verde Cape Verde's urbanization and infrastructure development have accelerated rapidly, driven by foreign investment and government backed projects.