Environment

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.

Ghana’s GIMPA officials in The Gambia to Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Collaborative Initiatives

Jarai Jallow February 5, 2024

On Monday, a high-level delegation from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) visited The Gambia to strengthen bilateral

Climate-Smart Farming Takes Root in the Gambia: USAID-funded Training Empowers Farmers

Awa Colley January 31, 2024

In a bid to transform traditional farming methods into sustainable, environmentally conscious practices, 125 farmers from five communities in the West Coast region of The Gambia are undergoing training in compost making and business development.

Open Hardware Automatic Weather Station Handed Over to VP Jallow

Awa Colley January 29, 2024

To enable the Gambia to monitor and respond to weather-related events, Vice President Mohammed B.S Jallow has received an Open Hardware

Ministry of Health Alerts to Dangerous Air Quality In KM and West Coast

Frederic Tendeng January 25, 2024

In recent days, the Air Quality index in Kanifing Municipality and the West Coast Region has been reaching alarming levels, predominantly

Sustainable Fisheries – Scientists in Banjul to Discuss Influencing Public Policies

Louise Mendy January 20, 2024

Marine scientists from Senegal, the European Union, and the Gambia were this week in Banjul for a five-day meeting to review 2022-2023 fishing activities, update on live bait situation, and discuss ecosystem approaches to fisheries management.

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.

U.S. State Department, GI-TOC, Invite Journalists Applications on IUU Fishing and Illicit Trafficking

Frederic Tendeng January 12, 2024

As part of a programme supported by the U.S. Department of State, the GI-TOC is coordinating a capacity building programme with

Cop28 Outcomes – Gambia Hopes to Draw on Loss-and-damage fund

Jarai Jallow December 16, 2023

The success of the just-ended COP28 climate summit is dependent on the performance of a new international fund known as the loss-and-damage fund. This fund is critical for the survival of the countries most affected by global warming of 1.2 degrees Celsius.

Cop28 – Encouraging Young Ecopreneurs Requires Climate Education.

Frederic Tendeng December 14, 2023

During COP28, a discussion on fostering youth-led entrepreneurship and innovation for climate resilient communities was held. Key opportunities for youth participation included academic partnerships, impact-driven research, and policy frameworks.

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Environment

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

Ghana’s GIMPA officials in The Gambia to Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Collaborative Initiatives

Climate-Smart Farming Takes Root in the Gambia: USAID-funded Training Empowers Farmers

Open Hardware Automatic Weather Station Handed Over to VP Jallow

Ministry of Health Alerts to Dangerous Air Quality In KM and West Coast

Sustainable Fisheries – Scientists in Banjul to Discuss Influencing Public Policies

Police Invites Gunjur Environmentalist for Questioning on Stance With Juvenile Fishing

U.S. State Department, GI-TOC, Invite Journalists Applications on IUU Fishing and Illicit Trafficking

Cop28 Outcomes – Gambia Hopes to Draw on Loss-and-damage fund

Cop28 – Encouraging Young Ecopreneurs Requires Climate Education.

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