Gambiaj.com – (WINNEBA, Ghana) – The West African region generates approximately 17 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with only 10 percent being recycled, according to the Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Hadja Mémounatou Ibrahima.
Gambiaj;com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia’s Ministry of Fisheries, in collaboration with the FAO EAF-Nansen Programme, recently hosted a validation workshop to finalize the Sardinella Fisheries Management Plan.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Kairaba Conservation and Leadership Organization, under the esteemed patronage of Her Excellency Lady Chilel Jawara, is set to launch a series of impactful events aimed at promoting environmental conservation and leadership in The Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (SENOBA, Senegal) – On Thursday, around 4 p.m., a violent confrontation erupted at the southern border between Senegal and the Gambia. The clash involved young villagers from Gouta Demba Diop in Tankon (Bounkiling) and armed Senegalese forestry agents, resulting in serious injuries to two youths. One of the injured was swiftly transported to Farafenni General Hospital in The Gambia for urgent medical care.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJULBanjul, The Gambia) — The Government of the Gambia, in collaboration with the National Environment Agency (NEA), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Pan African Agency for the Great Green Wall, and the African Union, convened the 2nd Steering Committee meeting to advance the Great Green Wall initiative.
the Gambia’s Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, alongside her Senegalese counterpart, Daouda Ngom, Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition, have pledged to protect the forest covers of both countries.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated the Niumi Biosphere Reserve in The Gambia and ten other sites worldwide as part of its World Network of Biosphere Reserves, increasing the global total to 759 sites across 136 countries.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant move to address climate change, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources has validated the draft Carbon Trading Bill. This new framework aims to promote sustainable development and position The Gambia as a leader in climate action.
Gambiaj.com – GLASLYN VALLEY, Wales) – The Glaslyn Ospreys project is hosting a special guest from The Gambia, Emmanuel Jatta, a research assistant and qualified bird ringer.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Senior government officials and partners on Monday, gathered to validate the National Wildlife Fire Management Strategic Document, calling for the full implementation of domestic frameworks to address the rising threat of wildfires, particularly in rural farming communities.
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