A Gambian friend of mine has started basic climate studies and I am trying to help him. So why not ask experts like you on Bantaba? Here are some questions:
How will the climate change impact on the Gambia? Are there some visible effects already? Have the rain and dry periods become longer / shorter? How should Gambia prepare for future climate change?
I am not an expert but here are some notes -------------------------------- Report by Kemo Cham last Decemberon the effect of climate change: --quote------ The country's Environment minister told a UN conference that the entire city of Banjul would be completely inundated and rendered totally inhabitable with only a 1 metre rise in sea level due to the impacts of climate change. Jatto Sillah said that climate change and variability would have significant social impacts on the livelihoods of most Gambians, and that includes their dependence on tourism, fisheries and agriculture. He was speaking at the launch of the Human Development Report Youth Version on climate change (2008)......... Read more ----end quote----------
Great job done Momodou, especially that you are not an expert The articles answeres all my questions, thanks a lot. Very usefull information and much to read and digest.
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Posted - 10 Jul 2010 : 16:50:35
Here are some questions:
