ADx application in the Greater Banjul Area
Climate Adaptation Options eXplorer (ADx): Example Application in Greater Banjul Area
ADx Greater Banjul Area
Worked example of tool pilot study in Greater Banjul area in The Gambia. Greater Banjul faces several climate-related hazards including sea-level rise and high temperature stress which may exacerbate environmental problems
Adaptation to Climate Change
The Gambia, situated in West Africa, 13° 28.02' N and 16° 34.02' W, is located squarely in the river Gambia Delta, which effectively separates the country into two halves...
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation in Greater Banjul, Gambia
A wetland with mangrove forest in Greater Banjul
SummaryThe Gambia has sensitive natural resources such as forests, woodlands, range lands, water resources, offshore...
Sea-Level rise Banjul
Banjul is located on a low-lying spit composed entirely of erodable sediments, and is already experiencing problems due to coastal erosion. Studies show that the majority of the city would be inundated under a 1m rise in sea-level due to the very low-lying nature of the city.
Climate projections for Banjul
Change in rainfall for the period 2046-2065 from various climate models.
Uncertainty over the driving forces of current W. African climate, such as the W. African...
ENDA Communities Banjul project
Beach erosion near Banjul, The Gambia
The main objectives of the project is identifying climate related stresses in the pilot action zone, assessing the vulnerability...
