Earth Day-The Gambia

17/09/2025

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16/09/2025

The Great Green Wall project planted 10,000 mangroves as part of restoring the lost green in the swamp of the river Gambia.

16/08/2025

Hope Farm Foundation with the community of Kanuma Village in the North Bank conducted a tree planting exercise as part of combating climate change.

Is your community also organizing a tree ☘️ planting exercise ?

Share your photos.

Photos by Ndongo

11/08/2025

The report of the pre-LCOY Regional Consultations (the first of its kind since we started LCOY in The Gambia) is out. This report highlights some of the challenges faced by young people and their communities in the face of climate change. The outcomes will be featured in the National Youth Statement in September 2025. The aim of the initiative is to ensure an all-inclusive youth policy position from The Gambia ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

Over the years, the LCOY concept has grown beyond imagination, garnering support and recognition from citizens, the government, and international partners. I’m honored and humbled to have pioneered this in our country with the support of an incredible team of young Gambians, particularly Muhammed Hydara and Khaddijatou Ceesay.

Thanks to MECCNAR and its projects for all the support throughout the years, as well as to all other partners.

To download the report, scan the QR Code on the flyer or use this link: bit.ly/prelcoy25

10/08/2025

☘️ Green School Initiative launched a plantation nurseries in Sibanor in partnership with ChildFund the Gambia.

Photos by Bah

27/07/2025

"Planting seeds of hope, one tree at a time! 🌳💚 Our recent tree planting exercise at Basse Manneh K***a was a huge success! 🌟 We gifted 50 seedlings, including fruit trees, to Chakunda Upper Basic School. 🙌 Huge thanks to The ST Foundation for Community Development and the Basse Manneh K***a Community for their tireless efforts! 🙏 "

16/07/2025

05/06/2025

28/04/2025

Gambian Environmental Activist Omar Malmo Sambou Earns PhD in Environmental Sciences

Prominent Gambian environmental activist Dr. Omar Malmo Sambou has achieved a significant milestone, graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Sciences. The conferment ceremony, held today, marked the culmination of four years of rigorous research and collaboration with a distinguished team of scholars.

Sambou expressed gratitude to the jury for recognizing his research, character, and conduct, deeming him worthy of the prestigious degree. The panel included esteemed academics: Prof. Dr. Marjono, Professor of Mathematics; Prof. Dr. Ir. Gatot Ciptadi, Professor of Environmental Science; Fadillah Putra, Professor of Public Policy & Administration; Prof. Dr. Moh. Khusaini, Director of Postgraduate School; Prof. Luchman Hakim, Professor of Biology (Ecology & Ecotourism); Dr. rer. nat. Arif, Professor of Civil Engineering; and Prof. Dr. Momodou Mustapha Fanneh, Professor of Economics from The Gambia.

“Four years of working with these distinguished scholars was nothing short of a worthy challenge,” Sambou said in a statement. His research focused on advancing sustainable environmental practices, aligning with his long-standing activism for ecological preservation in The Gambia and beyond.

Sambou’s achievement not only highlights his academic excellence but also reinforces his commitment to environmental advocacy, inspiring future generations in The Gambia and across Africa.

17/12/2024

Reserved forest parks should be protected.