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Gambia, The
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) Analysis
Gambia, The - 2025
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
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| Submitted Translation |
No
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| Type of Support |
Conditional
Unconditional
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| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Monitoring
Implementation
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| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
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| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
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| File Url |
Timeframe
2021-2025
Relevant Context
LDC with particular vulnerability to climate change.
Process for Developing NDC
The Gambia carried out national stakeholder consultations on INDC development in the form of workshops, including NGOs and the private sector.
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
The Government of The Gambia has in place legislative and policy instruments to address climate change and some of these instruments have been used in the development of this INDC and will be used for its implementation.
Summary of Gender Reference
Among the legislation that are named as being used to develop and implement the INDC are ‘complementary policies for gender’ in the context of agricultural and natural resources policy; and the National Environmental Management Act, which iden
Gambia, The - Updated NDC Analysis
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Submitted Translation |
No
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| File Url |
‘How Did We Miss This for So Long?’: The Link Between Extreme Heat and Preterm Birth
Heat waves are making pregnancy more dangerous and exacerbating existing maternal health disparities.
First Steering Committee on Gender Mainstreaming Held
The Ministry of Fisheries Water Resources National Assembly Matters held a steering committee focused on gender and climate.
Building Local Capacities to Integrate Gender and Adaptation in Planning in The Gambia
A training of trainers (ToT) to build local capacities on gender, climate change adaptation and the linkages between the two.
Bioenergy in West Africa: Impacts on Women and Forests
Uncovering the impacts of bioenergy on women and forests in West Africa.
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Equitable Climate Solutions That Protect Health And Build Resilience For Women, Children And Youth
Author
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Green Hope Foundation (GHF), HACEY's Health Initiative (HACEY), Fundación Barranquilla+20
Year
2024
Country
Citation
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Green Hope Foundation (GHF), HACEY's Health Initiative (HACEY), Fundación Barranquilla+20. (2024). Equitable Climate Solutions That Protect Health And Build Resilience For Women, Children And Youth. UNFCCC COP29 Side Event.No Climate Justice Without Gender Equality and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Author
- DFPA, Danish 92 Group - Forum for Sustainable Development, and IPPF
Year
2023
Country
Citation
The Danish Family Planning Association, Danish 92 Group - Forum for Sustainable Development, and International Planned Parenthood Federation. (2023). No Climate Justice Without Gender Equality and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. UNFCCC COP28 Side Event.Gender Climate Tracker App for iOS & Android
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