September 23
Gambia: Cabinet Rejects Proposal to De-Reserve Portion of Abuko Nature Reserve
The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs has confirmed that the cabinet rejected a proposal to de-reserve portions of the Abuko Nature Reserve which was… Read more »
September 19
Gambia: Green Up Acknowledges Dedication of Environmental Volunteers
Green-Up Gambia, a youth organisation committed to protecting the country's environment recently presented awards to its volunteers in recognition of their relentless efforts in… Read more »
Gambia: Childfund, Plantation Nursery Sign MOU to Fight Climate Change
In a move to mitigate the negative impact of climate change in communities, ChildFund-The Gambia and Plantation Nursery for Green Schools Tree Planting Initiative recently signed a… Read more »
August 19
Gambia: Chief Touray Says Mining Activities Is Affecting Kombo South
Falalo M. Touray, the Chief of Kombo South District of the West Coast Region (WCR) has stated that mining activities is one of the challenges affecting his district. Read more »
August 07
Gambia: Eco Soil Co-Founder Calls On Farmers to Embrace Organic Fertilizer
The Co-founder of Eco Soil has called on farmers in the country to embrace the application of organic fertilizer to ensure a healthy and productive production. Read more »
Gambia: Banjul North Faces Flooding Due to Faulty Sewage System, Says MP
In the aftermath of the recent flooding in Banjul North, National Assembly Member Modou Lamin B. Bah has highlighted the critical issues contributing to the disaster. Read more »
May 28
Gambia: Gambia Predicts Above Normal Rainfall in 2024
The Department of Water Resources under the Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters has predicted above normal rainfall in the upcoming rainy season. Read more »
May 21
Gambia: Kairo Clo Plants Trees in Honour of Late Former President
In memory of late former Gambian president, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, the Kairaba Conservation and Leadership Organization (KairaCLO) recently marked his centenary anniversary with… Read more »
Gambia: Fishermen Urge Govt to Ban Illegal Fishing
Fishermen in Barra and Banjul have called on the government of The Gambia to ban illegal fishing to ensure the River Gambia has enough mature fish for the population for economic… Read more »
April 18
Gambia: Govt to Implement Participatory Forest Management Scheme
The Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, has informed lawmakers that the forestry department is working on implementing a… Read more »
Gambia: 'Govt Won't Take Lightly Illegal Sale of Manduar Forest'
Rohey John Manjang, the minister for Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resource, has made it clear that the government would not take "lightly" the illegal sale of the… Read more »
March 28
Gambia: On Sea Level Rise!
Even if the world stopped emitting greenhouse gases tomorrow, ocean levels would continue to rise. Not only is dangerous sea level rise "absolutely guaranteed", but it will keep… Read more »
March 07
Gambia: African Integrated Climate Risk Management Programme Launched
The African integrated climate risk management programme (AICRM) aimed at building the resilience of smallholder farmers to climate change impacts was yesterday launched at a… Read more »
Africa: Nearly 66 Percent of Africa's Wildlife Has Disappeared Since 1970!
In Africa, the World Wildlife Fund's Living Planet Index estimates the loss of wildlife at an average of 66% between 1970 and 2018. Read more »
February 22
Gambia: Focus On Renewable Energy
The Gambia like most sub-Saharan African countries enjoy abundant sunshine throughout the whole year. This means that they are at a better chance to exploit the endless… Read more »
February 01
Gambia: Saving Marine Biodiversity!
For centuries, humanity has seen the sea as an infinite source of food, a boundless sink for pollutants, and a tireless sustainer of coastal habitats. Read more »
January 08
Gambia: Niani Chief Renews Call Against Bush Fires
Pierre Bah, chief of Niani District in Central River Region has warned that there will not be any compromise for a person who is caught to have caused bush fire in his district. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Gambia: NAWEC, Oic Seal U.S.$22.5m Water Project Grant
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has signed a 14-month water project grant with the OIC Secretariat in The Gambia worth about $22.5 million. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Africa: Rising Temperatures!
Climate change is one of the most fiercely debated scientific issues of the past 20 years. Although a steady contingent of global warming deniers have remained insistent that… Read more »
Gambia: NEA Outlines Importance of Coastal Zones
The executive director of the National Environmental Agency (NEA) has stressed the importance of trees and their sustainability along the coastal communities. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Gambia: ActionAid Launches 'Fund Our Future'
ActionAid International will launch an international campaign titled 'Fund our Future' on the 4th September 2023, during the African Climate Summit to be held in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more »
August 24, 2023
Gambia: Why Marine Protection Matters for People and Nature!
Marine protection is important for its own sake. We are only passing through this world and must leave behind a thriving planet - at least as healthy as when we arrived - for those… Read more »
Gambia: Minister Manjang Inaugurates GRCS Emergency Operation Centre
Hon Rohey John Manjang, Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources on behalf of the Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia recently presided over the… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Gambia: Let's Preserve Our Coastal Zones!
With over 80 km of coastline, The Gambia is among few African countries that boasts magnificent coastline to visit and relax during holidays. Read more »
August 21, 2023
Gambia: KETP Launches Magazine And Fleet Management Project
The Kanifing Environmental Transformation Program (KETP) on Friday launched its 1244 call center, magazine and fleet management project. Read more »