Gambia Environmental Alliance

27/05/2026

22/05/2026

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐈𝐀’𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄

Banjul, The Gambia | 22 May 2026

The recent United Nations General Assembly vote on climate change and human rights has generated important reflection globally, particularly for climate-vulnerable countries such as The Gambia.

Regardless of differing diplomatic positions, the broader conversation highlights the growing reality that climate change is no longer only an environmental issue. It is directly linked to livelihoods, economic stability, food security, public health, land management, migration, and social protection.

For The Gambia, these challenges are already visible through coastal erosion, flooding, land degradation, and changing rainfall patterns that continue to affect communities across the country. Women, children, young people, farmers, and vulnerable households remain among those most exposed to these environmental pressures, Gambia’s abstention is deeply concerning.
The recently released World Bank Country Climate and Development Report for The Gambia further emphasizes that climate resilience and sustainable land management are now central to The Gambia’s long-term economic and development future. The report links climate risks directly to employment, agriculture, infrastructure, public wellbeing, and future economic growth.

As international discussions on climate responsibility continue to evolve, it remains important that The Gambia continues to engage constructively in global environmental dialogue while advancing policies that protect livelihoods, strengthen resilience, and secure sustainable opportunities for future generations.

Climate action must remain people-centered, development-oriented, and focused on safeguarding both our environment and our national future.

𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐍𝐣𝐚𝐢
𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐥, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚

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22/05/2026

By Seedy JobeThe Gambia Environmental Alliance (GEA) has strongly criticized the Government of The Gambia for abstaining from a key United Nations General Assembly vote on climate change and human rights held on 20 May 2026, describing the decision a

22/05/2026

The Gambia Environmental Alliance (GEA) has criticised The Gambia’s absence during a United Nations General Assembly vote on climate change and human rights held on 20 May 2026. The resolution, which endorsed the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate obligations, was supported by 141 countries, while 28 countries, including The Gambia, did not vote.

In a statement, GEA described the absence as “deeply concerning,” arguing that The Gambia missed an important opportunity to support global climate accountability. The alliance warned that the country’s non-participation could undermine its position in future climate discussions, especially as The Gambia remains highly vulnerable to climate change impacts such as coastal erosion, flooding, and irregular rainfall.

22/05/2026

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22/05/2026

The Gambia Environmental Alliance (GEA) has criticised the Gambian government for abstaining from a major United Nations vote backing the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change and human rights.

22/05/2026

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

The Gambia Environmental Alliance has condemned the government’s decision to abstain from a UN vote endorsing the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change and human rights, calling the move a “betrayal” of vulnerable communities.

In a press release, the GEA said 141 countries backed the opinion while 28 abstained, and demanded immediate answers from officials, listing five questions on who authorised the abstention and on what legal or diplomatic grounds.

The group urged transparency and vowed to press the government to clarify and defend Gambians’ rights in future climate forums.