Items tagged:
The Gambia
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Financing least developed countries’ climate strategies: taking the long view
COP26 must urge all countries to continue to submit and implement long-term climate strategies – but least developed countries will need long-term financing to match
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Building resilience and greening the COVID-19 recovery in least developed countries
Least developed countries (LDCs) are currently dealing with multiple shocks from both climate and COVID-19-related impacts. IIED and country partners have been undertaking in-depth research to explore policy responses to build forward better from COVID-19 from the LDCs’ perspective
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Envisioning a better future for The Gambia
The Gambian environment minister outlines a better future for his country, where climate action and sustainable development go hand in hand
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Experience sharing on long-term strategies (LTS) in least developed countries
IIED hosted a webinar to explore the experiences of least developed countries as they develop their long-term strategies to address climate change. The event showcased the opportunities coming out of the process and provided a space to discuss challenges and concerns among participants
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Developing a vision for The Gambia’s future
The Paris Agreement invites all countries to submit mid-century low-carbon, climate-resilient development strategies by 2020. Gabrielle Swaby chronicles The Gambia’s progress towards fulfilling this commitment
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Supporting LDCs to develop long-term strategies
IIED is providing research and dedicated support to help least developed countries design long-term strategies for low-carbon, climate-resilient development, in line with international commitments
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GCF funding boosts ecosystem-based adaptation in The Gambia
Finance from the Green Climate Fund is helping The Gambia build resilient communities and sustainable livelihoods – and adapt to climate change
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A diplomatic approach to raising climate ambition
Veteran climate negotiator and Gambian Minister Pa Ousman Jarju reflects on the Paris Agreement and the continued need for diplomacy and ambitious climate action
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Q&A: The Gambia expects solid financial commitment at Paris climate talks
In the second of our interviews with representatives from the Least Developed Country Group ahead of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) talks in Paris (COP21), Pa Ousman Jarju, Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Water, Parks and Wildlife in The Gambia, shares his perspective
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Helping poorest nations engage in climate diplomacy
Reaching equitable outcomes for the poorest countries through international decision-making processes involves more than attending formal negotiations. IIED works to support least developed countries (LDCs) increase the influence of their climate diplomacy.
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Q&A: Why is the Green Climate Fund's pledging meeting important?
This week sees the international Green Climate Fund (GCF) hold a high-level pledging summit in Berlin (19-20 November). The Fund hopes to securing its minimum target of $10 billion by the end of 2014; a hope that seems more likely to be realised following recent events.
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Bold climate pledges from the Least Developed Countries
The Gambia's Special Climate Envoy, Pa Osman Jarju, reflects on the Least Developed Countries (LDC) leadership at the UN Climate Summit
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Piloting Social Assessment of Protected Areas: some initial reflections
With the global forum on protected areas, the World Parks Congress, just two months away, it's a good time to consider our experience with the Social Assessment of Protected Areas (SAPA) initiative
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Engaging in climate diplomacy – policy pointers from an LDC
Effective climate diplomacy can help Least Developed Countries make sure their interests are reflected in international negotiation outcomes
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Climate action: Diplomats' discussions yield four themes for 2014
The Gambia's Special Climate Envoy identifies four themes for action on climate change in the UN negotiations and beyond
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Forest and Farm Facility Phase I
The Forest and Farm Facility's vision is that smallholders, communities, and indigenous peoples and women's organisations have improved livelihoods and decision-making over forest and farm landscapes
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Climate diplomacy can build the trust needed to secure our common future
Pa Ousman Jarju explains how diplomacy can overcome the distrust between rich and poor countries at the UN climate change negotiations.
