RAISING AWARENESS AND EDUCATING GAMBIA ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Environmental Education and Communication (EE&C) aims to educate and raise public awareness of the environment by highlighting the most pressing environmental problems, introducing the causes of environmental degradation, and identifying possible solutions. Looking beyond basic environmental knowledge. EE&C also seeks to develop positive environmental management skills and instill in people a heightened sense of concern for the environment. People in urban and rural areas are motivated to work individually and collectively towards more effective decision-making and problem solving especially as it relates to the environment. By changing habits and attitudes, EE&C efforts also increase a community’s sense of civic responsibility. EE&C is carried out in a participatory manner, as implementers and beneficiaries are encourage to share their views openly, plan activities together, select appropriate strategies making maximum use of available resources and participate actively in the implementation of environmental initiatives.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAMME (EE&C)
The objective of the Environment Education and Communication Programme is to educate about the environment and increase the public’s awareness of environmental issues, the National Environment Agency, the Gambia Environment Action Plan as well as services and assistance that are available to the public, sectoral agencies, local government offices, NGOs and community-based organizations (CBOs) The programme coordinates activities and provide guidance to schools and other groups to generate public support and participation in environmental management. Effective and efficient use will be made of the media, teachers, extension workers, Non-Government Organization and community Based Organizations to reach all segments of the public.

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