Youth-Led Climate Action Since 2017
Fighting for a clean and resilient Gambia.
Clean Earth Gambia is a youth-led, non-profit organisation empowering Gambian communities to take meaningful action on climate change through education, ecosystem restoration, policy advocacy, and grassroots mobilisation across all seven regions of The Gambia.
Founded 2017 · UNCCD-Accredited · Forbes 30 Under 30
45,000+
Trees planted across The Gambia
55,000+
People impacted
30,000+
Trained on climate change
14,000+
Coconut trees at Banjul Beach
Why our work matters
On the frontlines of the climate crisis.
The Gambia is one of Africa's most climate-vulnerable nations, ranked among the ten countries most at risk from coastal erosion and sea-level rise. Rising seas are swallowing the coastline of Banjul. Erratic rainfall is crippling farming communities. Despite contributing less than 0.01% to global emissions, Gambian communities bear some of the heaviest burden of the climate crisis.
Clean Earth Gambia was founded in 2017 to meet this crisis head on. We mobilise and empower young people, women, children, and communities to lead the climate solutions their country urgently needs from planting trees on the beaches of Banjul to shaping climate policy at the United Nations.
Our Focus
A holistic approach to resilience.
Climate Education
School workshops, eco-clubs, fellowships, and innovation challenges that put young Gambians at the centre of climate action.
Ecosystem Restoration
Community-based tree-planting and conservation campaigns to restore ecosystems and protect coastlines.
Gender & Climate Justice
Centring women and girls in climate decisions, from village councils to UN climate negotiations.
Policy & Advocacy
Bringing the lived realities of Gambian communities to policy spaces locally, nationally, and at the United Nations.
Recognition
Forbes 30 Under 30 Sustainability, 2025.
In 2025, our founder Fatou Jeng was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in the sustainability category for our climate advocacy impact across The Gambia and at the United Nations.
Meet the team
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Stand with Clean Earth Gambia.
Whether you want to partner, volunteer, learn more about our work, or amplify our mission, we would love to hear from you.
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