The Gambian chapter of this project specifically targets the Kotu Stream, an area increasingly plagued by severe flooding and pollution.
The organization has previously funded a solar drip irrigation system for the village and has supported solar installations at four regional forest stations
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Lawmakers representing communities along the Kotu Stream have called for concrete, measurable improvements from the
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Women in the eleven communities surrounding the Kotu Stream are expressing renewed optimism as work
Despite producing a tiny fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions, African nations, including the Gambia, face some of the world’s harshest climate impacts.
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 – (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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