The Vice President of The Gambia, H.E Mohammed BS. Jallow has launched the “Scaling up Locally-led Adaptation and Transforming Humanitarian Responses to Climate Change” project, a major initiative by The Gambia Red Cross Society aimed at tackling the country’s environmental challenges.
During the launching ceremony, VP Jallow highlighted The Gambia’s commitment to reducing emissions by 45.4% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions in the electricity sector by 2050. He emphasized the project’s alignment with the Recovery-Focused National Development Plan (2023-2027), which focuses on building resilience and promoting sustainable environmental management.
He praised partnerships with The Gambia Red Cross Society and urged all Gambians to take collective action to create a resilient and sustainable future.
The launch was attended by key officials, diplomats, and international representatives who stressed the importance of collaboration in addressing climate change.
VP Jallow Launches Climate Change Adaptation Project
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