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.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant move to address climate change, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources has validated the draft Carbon Trading Bill. This new framework aims to promote sustainable development and position The Gambia as a leader in climate action.
Gambiaj.com – LONDON (Reuters) – The Gambia and a group of nine West African countries has weighed into a debate over whether companies around the world should be allowed to use carbon offsets to cut emissions, arguing they are critical to attracting financing for climate and conservation efforts.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a concerted effort to address the challenges faced by women at borders, a delegation recently engaged with border operatives and representatives of women’s groups. The discussions focused on the specific difficulties encountered by women, including harassment and limited mobility.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Future in Our Hands The Gambia (FIOTHG), has received $603,616 from ECOWAS to implement the Post-2022 Flood Recovery Response Project.
The Government of Senegal, in collaboration with several international organizations including the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has officially launched the Africa Integrated Climate Risk Management Programme (AIRCM). This initiative aims to bolster the resilience of smallholder farmers against the impacts of climate change across seven Sahelian countries participating in the Great Green Wall: Burkina Faso, Chad, Gambia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Senegal.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched its Human Development Report (HDR) for the years 2023-2024, titled “Breaking the Gridlock: Reimagining Cooperation in a Polarized World,” at the Kairaba Beach Hotel. This report, which began 34 years ago, aims to foster collective thought leadership on development and international collaboration.
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