CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE MANGROVE ECOSYSTEM IN THE GAMBIA THROUGH THE REDD+ MECHANISM
The project area covers all of the mangrove regions in The Gambia, but implementation throughout the country will happen gradually in alignment with achieving community agreements. The first map below illustrates the 2022 planting in the Gambian regional areas and the second map provides a more detailed illustration, providing the names of the communities involved. In 2023 and 2024, there has been a significant increase in the amount of planted sites with a total of 132 community agreements. Participating communities have been in the West Coast Region, Lower River Region, and Central River Region, covering the districts of Kombo, Foni, Kiang, Jarra, and Niaminia.
Project Sites
The project area covers all of the mangrove regions in The Gambia, but implementation throughout the country will happen gradually in alignment with achieving community agreements. The first map below illustrates the 2022 planting in the Gambian regional areas and the second map provides a more detailed illustration, providing the names of the communities involved. In 2023, there has been a significant increase in the amount of sites with approximately 55 new community agreements. More detailed information will be posted once the 2023 planting campaign is finalized.
