The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, H.E. Dr Mamadou Tangara recently signed the first component of the US$1.9 million grant Garden Project with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation to support rural women and youths to boost vegetable production in 14 selected communities.
Over 30 journalists ranging from print, electronic and online has recently benefit a day long training on importance of seagrass as marine resources and the various ecosystem services they provide. The training was coordinated by Department of Parks and Wildlife and Biodiversity Action Journalists, supported by Resilient Sea, Grid Arendal, Wetlands International and funded by MAVA Foundation.