Conservation

Villagers Express Outrage Over Deforestation in Njau Sawalo and Manduar

Frederic Tendeng April 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The residents of Njau Sawalo, Upper Saloum, were horrified, incensed, and disheartened to see a bunch of workers felling their mahogany trees. The community reacted quickly, as they believed that the village head, or Alkalo, was not aware of the activity. They quickly got in touch with a member of the National Assembly to find out who had permission to take down the tree.

Ministry of Environment Announces Creation of Five Conservation Areas in The Gambia

Frederic Tendeng February 8, 2024

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has announced the establishment of four indigenous community reserve areas in the Central River region and the creation of a marine protected area at Kartong. These conservation efforts aim to protect biodiversity, support sustainable resource management, and preserve traditional knowledge and practices.

Police Invites Gunjur Environmentalist for Questioning on Stance With Juvenile Fishing

Frederic Tendeng January 12, 2024

Lamin Jassey, an environmentalist and Chairman of The Gunjur Conservationists & Ecotourism Association, has been summoned to the Gunjur Police Station for questioning on Friday at 10 AM.

AU Supports a Gambia Backed Report Calling for a Ban on the Sale of Donkey Skins

Kaddy Danso December 6, 2023

The African Union (AU) has backed a report by the Gambia and 39 other African countries calling for a ban on the trade in donkey skins.

National Geographic Select Gambian Student to Join Prestigious Young Explorer group

Awa Colley November 21, 2023

Betty Jahateh, a Gambian studying environmental biology in Swansea, has been named to National Geographic’s list of Young Explorers as a “exceptional individual in their fields.” Betty just finished presenting her findings at the organization’s headquarters in Washington, DC.

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