In a remarkable initiative GCF-funded Climate Resilient Fishery Initiative for Livelihood Improvement in The Gambia (PROREFISH Gambia) in partnership with FAO, a journey has commenced to revive mangrove ecosystems. This...

In a collaborative effort between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of The Gambia, a transformative initiative to empower rural women and youth...

The Gambia witnessed a call to action on September 01, 2023, when partners came together at the National Rice Forum and Policy Dialogue. Shibu Rampedi, FAO Representative, delivered a message...

In a significant gathering of the National Rice Forum and Policy Dialogue from 01 to 02 September 2023, Moshibudi Rampedi, FAO Representative passionately painted a picture of rice's significance in...

Banjul, 22 August 2023-In a high-profile event, which was graced by six Cabinet Ministers and other key dignitaries, the GCF-Funded Climate Resilient Fishery Initiative for livelihood improvement Project (PROREFISH Gambia)...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   BANJUL, GAMBIA– The Gambia faces profound effects of climate change. A Green Climate Fund (GCF) supported Climate Resilient Fishery Initiative for Livelihood Improvement in the Gambia (PROREFISH Gambia),...

In the face of mounting challenges posed by climate change, the Climate Resilient Fishery Initiative for Livelihood Improvement in the GCF-funded Gambia (PROREFISH Gambia) project led by the Food and...

In a dynamic gathering that brought together diverse stakeholders and actors, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in The Gambia recently concluded its highly anticipated two-day...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) successfully convened a dynamic two-day Country Programming Framework (CPF) Planning Session from Tuesday 18 July  to Wednesday, 19 July 2023....

Small ruminants are the primary livestock of many low-income, food-deficit households. Sheep and goats play a significant role in poor rural farmers’ food security and livelihoods as well as in...

In response to the call to reduce the annual losses in domestic poultry production from the Newcastle Disease (NCD), FAO, through the  Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change in The Gambia...

An adept young village farmer in Njau village, CRR, is making amends for the mistakes that ruined his plans of having a good harvest during last year’s rainy season.    Dawda Bah,...

In a move to aid farmers with early warning information to enhance decision-making on best timing to grow crops and increase agricultural productivity in the upcoming rainy season, officials of...

This is Musu Kebba Jaju, a 60-year-old native of Darsilami, a village in Kombo Central. Musu Kebba’s story explains how her community galvanized itself to restore its depleted forest cover...

A press release by the Ministry of Agriculture on 06 April 2023 confirmed the presence of the High Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI) Type H5N1 among wild birds in The Gambia. Several...

FAO remains committed to supporting the Government of the Gambia to built resilient and transformative food systems. Dr. Mustapha Ceesay of FAO   called for the need to strengthen Climate Change...

Fish resources contribute 12% to Gambia’s national economy. Over 300,000 Gambians depend on fishing as a means of livelihood. However, as a member of the Fishery Committee for the Eastern...

In a quiet corner of the world, The Gambia, a silent revolution is unfolding as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Industrial Development...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supported a day-long Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) Inception Workshop on Thursday, 29th December 2022. The workshop was on the diagnosis,...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters have recommended action to Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated...