AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCoastal Flooding & Waste Concerns: WACA ResIP 2 responded to residents’ complaints along Kotu Stream, where flooding, solid waste, sewage and livelihood losses have worsened as the rainy season approaches, outlining interim plans while the $45m, five-year stream re-profiling project runs. Protected Areas & Bushfire Action: A new US$50,000 GEF Small Grants project in Kiang West National Park targets recurrent bushfires, land degradation and unsustainable resource use, pairing assisted natural regeneration with “green enterprise” support for nearby communities. Climate Adaptation for Farmers: Justice for All Union bought two borehole drilling machines to push year-round farming and cut dependence on seasonal rainfall, with a self-funding model that takes a share from each drilled borehole. Air Quality Monitoring Push: EPIC Air Quality Fund milestone awards highlighted clean-air work across countries including The Gambia, backing expanded monitoring and open data to drive national air quality standards and policy action. Social Protection (Environment-adjacent resilience): Government launched the National Social Protection Policy 2026–2035, aiming to strengthen safety nets for vulnerable groups—cash transfers, school feeding, health insurance and livelihood support—at a time of rising shocks and costs.
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