Gambians Demand Urgent Climate Action Amid Growing Crisis
Frederic Tendeng
March 11, 2025
Gambians Demand Urgent Climate Action Amid Growing Crisis
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Gambia Partners with Ghana’s Jospong Group to Build Waste Treatment Plant
Frederic Tendeng
March 5, 2025
Gambia Partners with Ghana’s Jospong Group to Tackle Waste Management
Mystical Beliefs Fuel Senegal’s Illegal Big Cat Trade and Threaten Lion’s Survival
Gambia Journal
February 21, 2025
They scan the brush for signs of poachers, but today, it seems, the only hunters are the lions themselves, their fresh tracks pressed into the sand.
Government’s Forest De-gazetting Spree Sparks Environmental Alarm
Frederic Tendeng
December 21, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The government of The Gambia is facing mounting criticism over its increasing tendency to allocate portions of protected forests for development projects under the guise of national interest.
Gambia’s Central Bank Urged to Adopt Green Monetary Tools Amid Climate Challenges
Frederic Tendeng
December 20, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a bold call for action, Foday Joof, a senior risk analyst at the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG), has advocated for transformative green monetary policies to address the nation’s climate vulnerabilities. Writing for financial publication Finextra, Joof outlined a vision for integrating social and environmental considerations into the country’s financial regulations to foster a sustainable and resilient economy.
Gambia’s Bold Plan to Tackle Plastic Pollution Faces Hurdles on the Ground
Frederic Tendeng
December 9, 2024
Traveling through The Gambia, the pervasive sight and smell of burning plastic from makeshift dumpsites offer a stark reminder of the nation’s waste crisis. Outside tourist hotspots, beaches and waterways are choked with plastic, a growing environmental and public health concern.
Illegal Logging Cuts Deep Into The Gambia’s Ecology and Economy
Frederic Tendeng
November 29, 2024
High global demand for African hardwood is causing illegal logging, costing African countries up to $17 billion annually, making rosewood the most trafficked wildlife product globally.
The Gambia’s Negotiators Push for Action at COP29 as Africa Eyes Immediate Climate Solutions
Ebrima Bah
November 23, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (BAKU, Azerbaijan) – The Gambia’s lead negotiator, Malang Sambou Manneh, is at the forefront of advocating for a decisive climate agenda at COP29 in Baku. Dubbed the “Climate Finance COP,” the conference is grappling with contentious negotiations over mitigation, fossil fuel transitions, and renewable energy commitments. For Africa and its vulnerable nations, the stakes could not be higher.
COP29 – Gambian Negotiator Stresses Need for Concrete Financial Commitments at Climate Summit
Kaddy Danso
November 22, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (Baku, Azerbaijan) — As negotiations at the UN Climate Conference enter their final hours, Gambian negotiator Bubu Pateh Jallow has underscored the critical importance of securing a clear and substantial financial commitment from wealthy nations to support vulnerable countries.
Gambia Launches Training to Combat Climate Change Threats to Mangroves and Fisheries
Awa Colley
November 21, 2024
Gambiaj.com – (Brikama, The Gambia) – Climate change, a global phenomenon with far-reaching consequences, is impacting ecosystems in The Gambia, including mangroves and fisheries that are vital to the environment and livelihoods. To address these challenges, the Department of Water Resources
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