The fate of the English nightingale, one of nature’s most enchanting songbirds, is increasingly tied to the fragile ecosystems of The Gambia
The Gambia is projected to experience heavier and more erratic rainfall this year, which could bring both agricultural promise and widespread challenges
Gambians Demand Urgent Climate Action Amid Growing Crisis
Gambia Partners with Ghana’s Jospong Group to Tackle Waste Management
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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