Dependent on artisanal fishing and small-scale agriculture, the Gambia is now witnessing droughts and floods that are pushing its inhabitants to turn to the forests to satisfy their basic needs. Unfortunately, widespread timber harvesting is leading to the clearing of virgin forest lands for agricultural purposes, while bushfires further aggravate deforestation. Young People Without Borders (YPWB) is working hard on reversing the impacts of climate change by implementing reforestation projects using perennial plants, and promoting the reuse and recycling plastics in building and homes. Photo credit: One Billion Rising
