Residents of the North Bank Region proposed a bilateral environmental committee with Senegal to address forest loss and ecological damage in the border areas. The recommendation emerged from a climate assembly in Kerewan, organized by the Great Green Wall Frontline and Democracy Next, which brought together officials and activists to discuss land restoration and sustainable economic practices.
Participants urged stronger application of environmental regulations covering plastic waste, forestry, fishing and species protection. Dembo Samateh, representing the regional governor, pledged support for conservation projects. National Assembly Member Alagie Babou Ceesay warned that cross-border deforestation poses a threat to villages as outsiders cut down trees.
Facilitator Cherno Gaye noted that erosion, desertification, saltwater encroachment and habitat decline continue damaging the region where farming sustains most households. The assembly adopted a plan titled Enhancing Community Resilience to Climate Change through Sustainable Practices. The framework calls for local environmental oversight, forest carbon programs, renewable power adoption and grassroots education initiatives managed by councils, civic groups, national agencies and development organizations.
Participants urged stronger application of environmental regulations covering plastic waste, forestry, fishing and species protection. Dembo Samateh, representing the regional governor, pledged support for conservation projects. National Assembly Member Alagie Babou Ceesay warned that cross-border deforestation poses a threat to villages as outsiders cut down trees.
Facilitator Cherno Gaye noted that erosion, desertification, saltwater encroachment and habitat decline continue damaging the region where farming sustains most households. The assembly adopted a plan titled Enhancing Community Resilience to Climate Change through Sustainable Practices. The framework calls for local environmental oversight, forest carbon programs, renewable power adoption and grassroots education initiatives managed by councils, civic groups, national agencies and development organizations.
