January 16, 2023
Gambia: Women Still Struggle as Fatako Battles Water Shortage
The Fatako village in the Jimara District, Upper River Region has been battling with water shortage for almost two years, according to residents. Read more »
December 19, 2022
Gambia: Govt to Benefit From WB U.S.$246 Million to Strengthen Coastal Resilience
WASHINGTON, December 15, 2022-- Populations at immediate risk from coastal erosion, flooding and pollution, and people depending on agroindustry and tourism along the coastlines in… Read more »
Gambia: WABSA, Others Embark On Cleansing Exercise At Niumi National Park
The West African Birds Study Association (WABSA) and Nature Community Development (NCD) in collaboration with Medina Kanuma community recently embarked on a cleansing campaign and… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Gambia: NEA Exposes Lawmakers to Environmental Health Issues
The National Environmental Agency (NEA) on Saturday 10th December, 2022 convened a capacity building forum on issues relating to environmental health for National Assembly Select… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Gambia: Gach Company Ordered to 'Immediately' Cease Selling White Sand
As part of measures towards regulating mining activities in the country particularly around the coastal areas, the minister of Energy and Petroleum has with "immediate" effect… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Gambia: Biodiversity, Ecosystem Functions and Services!
Nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history - and the rate of species extinctions is accelerating, with grave impacts on people around the world now… Read more »
November 24, 2022
Africa: Africa's Unreported Extreme Weather in 2022 and Climate Change!
From deadly floods in Nigeria to devastating drought in Somalia, Africa has faced a run of severe - and sometimes unprecedented - extreme weather events since the start of 2022. Read more »
November 21, 2022
Gambia: GEA Assures New State-of-the-Art Embassy Will Not Affect Monkey Park
A press release issued by Gambia Environmental Alliance (GEA) after a two day dialogue has stated that the would-be new state-of-the-art U.S. Embassy building will not affect the… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Gambia: Cold Weather Can Be Dangerous for the Human Body!
A particularly nasty trifecta of influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is already portending a rough winter. But there's another factor contributing to a… Read more »
Gambia: Renewed Call to End Reprisal Against Climate and Human Rights Defenders
The Mano River Union Civil Society Natural Rights and Governance Platform (MRU-CSO Platform) implores governments, the United Nations, International organizations and civil society… Read more »
Gambia: MGR Inaugurates New Borehole in Brikama Dasilameh
Following the successful completion of a new borehole project meant to help communities, Muslim Global Relief (MGR), a United Kingdom-based charity in partnership with the Rural… Read more »
Gambia: PANCANR Set to Curb Mismanagement, Illegal Exploitation of Forests, Fisheries, Wildlife
The Honourable Secretary of State for Climate Change and Sustainable Development of the Republic of Angola Ms. Paula Francisca Coelho has presided over the launching of the Pan… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Gambia: A Necessary Signal: On COP27 UN Climate Meeting
The 27th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) is underway at Egypt's sea-side city of Sharm el-Sheikh where, over two weeks, heads of government, diplomats, business heads,… Read more »
Gambia: Donkey-Cart Waste Collectors Urge KMC to Revisit Levy
Donkey-cart operators who collect wastes from house-to-house within the Kanifing Municipality have outlined their challenges, urging the municipal authorities in Kanifing Municipal… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Gambia: WABSA Hosts 'Flight of Osprey Expedition Team' in Gambia
Madam Dench with WABSA Members ,West Africa Birds Study Association (WABSA) last week hosted an eight-member team from 'Flight of the Osprey Expedition Team' from UK led by the UN… Read more »
Gambia: COP27 - Rich Countries Must Stop Stalling Talks On Climate Loss!
At the two-week United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Egypt, financing for 'loss and damage' is on the agenda for the first time. This is a landmark:… Read more »
November 10, 2022
Gambia: Govt On Track to Meet SDG 13 On Climate Action - VP Joof
The vice president of The Gambia has told delegates at the twenty-seven conference of parties of the UNFCC (COP 27) high level climate summit that The Gambia is on track to meeting… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Gambia: Snowfall in the Sahara Desert - an Unusual Weather Phenomenon!
Snowfall in a hot desert may seem a contradiction but snow has been recorded several times in the Sahara Desert over the last decades, most recently in January 2022. Thus, snowfall… Read more »
November 03, 2022
West Africa: The Sahel in the Midst of Climate Change!
From Mauritania to Chad, the vicious circle of droughts and floods has serious consequences on the populations who live mainly from agriculture and livestock. The scarcity of water… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Gambia: Global Warming Will Fuel More Frequent, Longer-Lasting Droughts!
Researchers involved in the Climate Change study found that as temperatures rise, droughts are expected to become more severe and frequent in all six countries they studied:… Read more »
Gambia: Young Volunteers for Environment to Create Opportunities for Gambian Youth
Young Volunteers for the Environment-The Gambia is a registered youth led, non-profit organization, established in 2012 in Banjul, The Gambia is set to create opportunities for… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Gambia: Naag Holds Synergy Ahead of COP27
National Alliance for Agro-ecology-The Gambia (NAAG) recently held a day's synergy to prepare National Champions by consulting with different stakeholders in-country ahead of the… Read more »
October 19, 2022
Gambia: KMC to Provide Additional 7 Waste Trucks
Having officially opened the canteens, kiosks and toilets built at the Latrikunda Sabiji Market, the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) under the stewardship of Talib Ahmed Bensouda… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Gambia: Banjul Climate Caravan Engages NBR Stakeholders On Climate Justice
The Banjul Climate Caravan team continues its campaign to raise awareness on climate change and its effects. Read more »
October 07, 2022
Gambia: UTG Student From Kafuta Village Amongst Global Researchers Selected for the HLF 2022 in Germany
A final year Student of the UTG from the small village of Kafuta has been selected as one of the young researchers from around the world to participate in the Heidelberg Laureate… Read more »