Africa-Press – Gambia. Forty-seven officials from Gambia’s Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources have successfully concluded a five-day training on land degradation, natural resource planning, and climate resilience.
The training, organized by the Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, aimed to combat desertification, address land degradation, and introduce erosion and flood control mechanisms.
Speaking at the closing ceremony on Friday at Senegambia Hotel, Principal Assistant Secretary at the Ministry of Environment, Momodou Kanyi, commended the participants for their dedication throughout the program.
“We look forward to further collaboration and additional training from the Turkish Ministry of Environment,” he said.
Turkey’s Ambassador to The Gambia, H.E. Turker Oba, emphasized the importance of institutional capacity building, describing it as a crucial step for ensuring The Gambia’s sustainable development.
Resident Representative of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), Mr. Ali Kerim, noted that the program reflected TİKA’s approach to development, which focused on knowledge transfer and capacity building.
“We aimed to strengthen institutional capacity in The Gambia on land degradation, natural resource planning, and climate resilience. The training combined theoretical knowledge with practical experience and was tailored to local needs. It also supports The Gambia’s commitments under the Paris Agreement and its Nationally Determined Contributions,” he said.
Mr. Kerim adds that Gambians face significant challenges during the rainy season, and the training equips the Ministry of Environment with the tools to better manage these risks.
He concluded by highlighting the strong cooperation between Turkey and The Gambia in environmental and climate policy. “We are pleased with the high level of participation and commitment shown throughout the program,” he said.
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