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Report on Commemoration of the Africa Climate Teach-in Day in The Gambia

6th June 2010, Gambia College Auditorium, Brikama Campus

Prepared by Madiba Sillah

L-R: Facuru, Evou Mendy, Peter Gibba, Hon. Jato Sillah and Alkali Dibba

Cross Section of the participants



Global Unification The Gambia (GU), in collaboration with the students’ Union and the

Science Club of The University of The Gambia on Monday, 6th June 2011 organized a

symposium on climate change, at the Gambia College campus in Brikama, West Coast

Region.

The forum organized to mark the World Climate Teach-in Day and the World

Environment Day, aimed at promoting the teaching and learning of the science of

climate change in higher learning institutions in the country, and to encourage public

participation on environmental protection through sustainable living methods. The

symposium was attended by the minister of Forestry t of and Environment, Hon. Jato

Sillah, students of the University of the Gambia, volunteers of Global Unification and

other youth climate action leaders in the country.

In his welcome remarks, Alkali Dibba, the President of the Students Union of the

University, thanked Global Unification for organizing the forum and for involving the

University in it, describing the partnership as crucial. He also thanked the Science Club

for taking part and also underscored the significance of Climate change research,

education and information sharing as one key tools of reducing impacts of climate

change on the people. He assured of the University Students Union’s resolve to work

closely with Global Unification to make positive changes in the community.

Madiba Sillah, Secretary to National Committee of Global Unification, gave background

information of the Africa Climate Teach-in Day. He explained it is a concept developed

by the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences as part of the "International Climate

Change Information Programme" (ICCIP). The day he said is commemorated annually

on the 3rd June. And is geared towards disseminating the scientific information on

climate change in Africa, a way that allows broader understanding of climate change,

including elements related to its environmental, social, economic and policy aspects. He

said, in the Gambia, Global Unification and partners observed the day as a way of

intensifying its efforts in the fight against the threats and complications of climate

change, and as well, avails a moment of reflection on the enormous challenges survival

cause by the climate crises.

“It is observed that much can be gained by using scientific information to foster the

debate on climate change at schools and universities across the world; hence the

rationale behind involving the University of the Gambia in this celebration,” he stated.

Mr Sillah finally thanked the Students’ Union and Science Club of The Gambia for

collaborating with the GU in marking the Day, and the minister of Forestry and the

Environment, Jatto Silah, for honoring the invitation, describing him as a formidable

partner in struggle for climate change solutions, especially youth-led ones in the

country.



The President of the Science Club, Evou Mendy, expressed delight on behalf of the

Science Club for being part of the programme and described climate change as a global

concern.

Facuru Sillah, Coordinator of the Youth OAU, made a presentation on the topic:

Climate Change; everybody’s concern. In his presentation, he highlighted the

significant of collective efforts in the struggle for climate resilience in the country. He

gave an extensive lecture on the effects of climate change on people’s livelihood and

some adaptive measures we should do to cope with climate change.

The other presenter was Peter Gibba from the Department of Water Resources. His

topic focused on the health consequence of climate change and food security. He calls

for putting adaptive measures to combat the complication.

The Minister of Forestry and the Environment, Honorable Jatto Sillah, is his speech

calls for more youth involvement in climate change issues in the country. He hailed the

efforts of Global Unification for taking the lead and urged other youth organizations in

the country to do the same. He also, pledged to continue his support to the association

in whatever way he can.

Jalika Keita, head of women and gender unit of Global Unification, gave the vote of

thanks. Prior to that, there was a question and answer session.

The program was chaired by Fatoumata Bah Camara, Deputy National Coordinator of

Global Unification.

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Report on Climate Teach in Day (1)