2017
Founding of Clean Earth Gambia
Founded by Fatou Jeng with zero funding and a small team of University of The Gambia students, including Abdoulie Singhateh and Ebrima Jammeh.
Our Impact
Numbers that tell a story of change.
From planting trees on the beaches of Banjul to shaping policy at the United Nations, Clean Earth Gambia's work spans grassroots action and global advocacy.
45,000+
Trees planted across The Gambia
55,000+
People impacted by our programmes
30,000+
People trained on climate change
14,000+
Coconut trees at Banjul Beach
18+
School Eco-Clubs established
7
Regions of The Gambia reached
Milestones
A journey of climate action.
2017–Present
UNFCCC YOUNGO policy submissions
Leading policy submissions on gender and climate change at the Conference of Parties from COP23 in Bonn through COP27.
2019
UN Youth Climate Summit
One of only 30 young people selected by the UN Youth Envoy to organise the first-ever UN Youth Climate Summit in New York.
2022–Ongoing
She-Climate Leadership Fellowship
A five-month leadership programme training 25 young women from all seven regions on the nexus of gender and climate change.
2022–Ongoing
Banjul Beach: 14,000+ coconut trees
With Future Proof and Banjul City Council, a nature-based solution to combat sea-level rise in one of the world's most at-risk coastal cities.
December 2023
COP28 side event, Gambian Pavilion, Dubai
Hosted a side event bringing Gambian stakeholders, government officials, and international partners together at the Gambian Pavilion.
March 2023 – June 2025
UN Secretary-General's Youth Advisory Group
Founder Fatou Jeng appointed by António Guterres as one of seven members of his Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change.
2024
1st National Children & Youth Conference on Climate Change
With UNICEF and the Government of The Gambia, producing a National Climate Engagement Strategy.
2024
Green Solutions Challenge
National environmental innovation competition with 39 applications, 11 finalists, and prizes awarded to Plantation Nurseries, Agro Incubation-Hub, and Green-Up Gambia.
2024
UNCCD COP, Riyadh
Participation in the UNCCD Conference of the Parties, advancing advocacy on land restoration and nature-based solutions.
2025
Forbes 30 Under 30: Sustainability
Founder Fatou Jeng named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in the sustainability category for our climate advocacy impact.
Media Mentions
Featured in international media.
Clean Earth Gambia's work has been featured in international media including BBC, Deutsche Welle, Forbes, TIME, the New York Times, the Thomson Reuters Foundation, and Gambian outlets.
- BBC
- Deutsche Welle
- Forbes
- TIME
- New York Times
- Reuters Foundation
- AP News
- Forbes Africa