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
Gambiaj.com – (NEW YORK, United States) – The “2024 SDG Moment” convened this afternoon in the United States, gathering influential global
Gambiaj.com – BANJUL, The Gambia) — United Purpose has made a significant contribution to the safety and livelihoods of women oyster collectors in Gambia, donating $1 million worth of personal protective equipment.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Women are the defenders of the ecological resources of Gambian communities. Women observe sustainable methods of harvesting wild fruit and leaves, cooking practices and cultivation, in their daily activities linked to feeding the family.
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.
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