In The Gambia, the smallest country on mainland Africa, the unique geography of the Greater Banjul Area, which is mostly surrounded by bodies of water, represents an economic lifeline.
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the
In this case study, the authors explore lessons from the process undertaken by The Gambia to develop its 2050 Climate Vision, which may aid other countries on their journey. The authors look at how the country is preparing to elaborate a 'long-term low
International Institute for Environment and Development
UNOSAT delivered a week-long training in Serrekunda, The Gambia, on the use of Earth Observation (EO) and Geospatial Information Technologies (GIT) applications.
United Nations Satellite Centre
United Nations Institute for Training and Research
The main objective of the strategy is to provide a pathway for the implementation of the national disaster bill and policy. It coherently provides the logical steps and actions required to bring about efficient and effective disaster management in the
The overall objective of the policy is to build safe and resilient communities by enhancing the use of and access to knowledge and information in disaster prevention and management at all levels of society.
The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the 2013-15 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
