Rohey John Manjang
Rohey John Manjang | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR) in the Government of The Gambia | |
| Assumed office 10 May 2022 | |
| President | Adama Barrow |
Rohey John Manjang is a Gambian politician. She is an independent politician and has served as Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR) in the Government of The Gambia since 10 May 2022.
Biography
On 10 May 2022 John Manjang was appointed as Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR) in the Government of The Gambia.[1][2] Before her appointment to the Cabinet of Adama Barrow, she was Governor of the Lower River Region and was succeeded as Governor by Seedy Lamin Bah.[3][4]
In September 2023, John Manjang the signed Kampala Ministerial Declaration on Migration, Environment and Climate Change (KDMECC-Africa) at the 2023 Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.[5][6] She was a United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) LoCAL Ministerial Ambassador in 2023.[7][8]
In February 2024, John Manjang "announced the establishment of four indigenous community reserve areas in the Central River Region and the creation of a marine protected area at Kartung."[9][10][11] In July 2024, she introduced the project "Restoration of an Ecological Corridor for Forest Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Services to Support Implementation of the Great Green Wall in The Gambia" to implement sustainable land management practices and restore 43,000 hectares of land as forest.[12] In October 2024, John Manjang launched a National Action Plan alongside the organisation Common Seas to tackle plastic pollution and reduce ocean contamination, including a phased ban on single-use plastic bottles and carrier bags.[13] She also raised awareness of the impact of climate change on food security in The Gambia on World Environment Day.[14]
In March 2025, John Manjang signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ghana's Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) to build a waste treatment plant in The Gambia,[15][16] as only 20% of waste in the country is properly collected and disposed in 2024.[17] In May 2025, John Manjang officially opened the Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources Ministry's new centralised office complex in Abuko.[18]
In July 2025, John Manjang presented the 2025 National Environmental Management Bill to the National Assembly of The Gambia for its second reading, which would repeal and replace the 1994 National Environment Management Act (NEMA).[19][20][21] The Bill was passed for a third reading.[20] After a two-day national workshop in August 2025, the Bill and an accompanying National Climate Change Policy were validated.[22]
References
- ^ Jallow, Sanna (11 May 2022). "New Environment Minster Says Her Job Is 'Hugely Challenging'". The Fatu Network. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Bobb, Cherno Omar (29 January 2024). "Minister John Manjang hails staff". The Point. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "LRR gets new governor". Gambia. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Jallow, Essa. "LRR gets new governor". GRTS. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Sanneh, Fatou (7 September 2023). "Gambia signs revised Kampala declaration on migration, environment, climate change". The Point. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "Gambia signs revised Kampala declaration on migration, environment, climate change". Africa-Press Gambia. 8 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "A green transformation is a golden opportunity for the women of The Gambia". United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "New LoCAL Ministerial Ambassador Calls for More and Faster Climate Finance". United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Tendeng, Frederic (8 February 2024). "Ministry of Environment Announces Creation of Five Conservation Areas in The Gambia". The Gambia Journal. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Cham, Pa Modou (8 February 2024). "Minister declares protection of 4 indigenous conserved areas". The Point. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "Gov't Designates 5 New Ecological And Biodiversity Protected Sites". The Standard Newspaper Gambia. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Singhateh, Madiba (15 July 2024). "Green Wall to restore degraded landscape". Foroyaa Newspaper. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Heath, Victoria (9 October 2024). "The Gambia launches landmark plan to reduce plastic pollution by 86 per cent". Geographical. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Dem, Fatou (2 August 2024). "'Climate change threatens food security, livelihoods of Gambians'". The Point. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "The Gambia turns to Jospong Group for Waste Management Solution". Express News Ghana. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "The Gambia signs MoU with JOSPONG group for waste management solutions". Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Ceesay, Jankey (4 March 2025). "Environment minister says only 20% of waste is properly collected". The Point. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Bah, Assan (15 May 2025). "Government Unveils New Environment Ministry Complex in Abuko". Foroyaa Newspaper. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Sillah, Fatou (30 June 2025). "Gambian Minister Moves Motion for Second Reading of Landmark Environmental Bill". Kerr Fatou Online Media House. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Gambia Set to Replace 30-Year-Old Environmental Law". Africa-Press Gambia. 1 July 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Krubally, Fatou (1 July 2025). "New Environment Bill Gets To Committee Stage in Parliament -". The Voice. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Akinola, Rantiola (26 August 2025). "The Gambia Achieves National Consensus on Landmark Climate Change Bill and Policy, Paving Way for a Resilient Future". Natural Eco Capital. Retrieved 22 September 2025.