Youth Climate Council Gambia

11/06/2026

🚀 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 🇬🇲 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫? 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞!
𝐆𝐘𝐂𝐂’𝐬 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝟑.𝟎 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: _From Skills to Connect_

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10/06/2026

Youth + Environment = Real Change 🌱

Today was more than a meeting it was a conversation rooted in hope, responsibility, and action. We sat down with the National Environment Agency (NEA) team, including Deputy Executive Director Njaga Touray and ED Dawda Badji, to talk about what really matters: the environment and the youth who will protect it.

✨ Here's what stood out:
NEA understands that youth are not just participants, they are leaders in environmental action.
Their slogan? “Catch them young.” Because when we empower young people early, we build a generation that cares.

The agency is ready to move beyond discussions, they want action on the ground.

A vibrant MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) is on the table to formalize our collaboration and make impact measurable.

🗣️ Njaga Touray, NEA Deputy Executive Director said it clearly:
“We understand the role of youth when it comes to the environment, and you people represent that. Our networks in collaboration will be our advantage to embolden our activities.”

NEA Executive Director Dawda Badji reminded us:
“In environmental management, we have a slogan: catch them young.

What we want to see is action on the ground.”
And yes, there was honesty too. One bold truth shared: “One of the biggest polluters in this country are the youth.” Not to shame, but to wake us up. Because if we're part of the problem, we must also be the solution.

🙌 Modou Lamin Gassama, Country Coordinator for the Youth Climate Council (YCC) The Gambia, took the time to explain what YCC is all about, and why this partnership with NEA is a game-changer.

💬 This isn't just about Collaboration.
It's about building trust.
It's about turning energy into action.

It's about youth and institutions working side by side for a cleaner, greener Gambia.

To every young person reading this:
Your voice matters. Your actions matter.
Let's catch this moment and catch them young.

05/06/2026

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02/06/2026

🏙️ Cities have moved from the margins to the centre of national climate planning: 80% of NDC 3.0 submissions now include well-developed urban content, up from just 49% in NDC 2.0.

This unprecedented shift reflects a fundamental recognition that while climate decisions are made nationally, delivery happens in cities. The data shows:

📍 Implementation focus: 73% of NDCs 3.0 make cities a priority through specific enabling mechanisms

📍 Housing emerges as climate priority: 45% of NDCs now include housing and informal settlements, highlighting the interconnection between housing and climate crises

📍 Adaptation acceleration: 87% of NDCs outline cities' role in adaptation (up from 54%), with infrastructure, water management, and ecosystems as key sectors

📍 Mitigation foundation: 83% include urban mitigation, with transport, energy, and waste management as primary targets

Regional highlights show Africa leading with 94% urban content inclusion, while rapidly urbanizing middle-income countries drive the most ambitious mitigation responses.

The report also identifies critical gaps: only 19% of NDCs include dedicated urban climate finance mechanisms, and while multilevel governance frameworks are growing faster than institutional capacity to implement them.

Strengthening urban content in national climate plans is about delivering practical, inclusive climate action that improves people's lives while building more resilient, sustainable futures.

Check link in comment for the full report.

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14/05/2026

JOIN the upcoming webinar: Climate Policy as a Shared Responsibility!

On 25 May 2026 at 12:00 PM,

Youth Climate Council Global Alliance brings together two leading voices for an important conversation about how governments, institutions, and civil society can align around stronger, more equitable climate policy.

Speakers:
-Lucia Nass, Director of the Board, Volt Europa
-Prof. Lars Tønder, Head of Dept., Political Science & Public Management, Syddansk Universitet – University of Southern Denmark
T
he session will be held on Zoom. Registration is required.
👉Register here: https://bit.ly/4eEiCma
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02/05/2026

Countdown begins⏳

The Gambia Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) launches May 5th.

The World Bank Group flagship report, developed with the Gambia Government, civil society, and other stakeholders, highlights opportunities to strengthen resilience, create jobs, and drive economic growth.

You asked: How can resilience fuel jobs and long-term prosperity? Find out in 3 days.

22/04/2026

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Earth is our one and only home. Wherever we live, protecting the planet is a shared responsibility.

Mother Earth has given us everything, yet we have repaid her with reckless destruction, said UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday’s International Mother Earth Day.

“We must break our dependence on fossil fuels, protect and restore nature at scale, and deliver climate justice for those who did least to cause this crisis yet suffer the most,” he urged, calling on governments and businesses to step up ambition on climate action.

From reducing food waste to saving energy and buying local, we can all take action and make every day Earth Day.

20/04/2026

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