The Gambia Environmental Alliance (GEA) has called on the government to take stiffer actions against illegal timber logging and smuggling, especially at the borders, to protect the country’s forests and wildlife. The GEA emphasizes that illegal timber trade is harmful to nature, as it destroys habitats and can lead to the extinction of various animal…
Air pollution is a serious issue that affects people’s health and the environment across the world, and The Gambia is no exception. It has been proven to have serious implications, as it harms the environment and lives of people, whether they live in rich or poor countries. Environmental expert Sambou Mbye, who shared insights on…
The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has launched a crusade for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment called Operation Sanity. Operation Sanity is a necessary measure to enforce local government bye-laws throughout the Kanifing Municipality in maintaining a clean environment. The initiative aims to eliminate illegal sewage disposal in public gutters, combat littering, and prevent the…
The Gambia Environmental Alliance (GEA), a coalition of environmental civil society organizations, environmentalists and community stakeholders, has emphasised the need to protect the environment against the abuse of forest covers, wetlands, and nature reserves. These remarks were made in response to ongoing industrial activities by GACH Global, which is allegedly utilizing a portion of reserved…
