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Published on 2024-04-17 09:38:52
The National Forestry School in Kafuta, also known as the Kafuta forestry school, has recently undergone a significant change with the introduction of a new curriculum designed to enhance forestry education in The Gambia and address the country’s sustainable development needs. This initiative was spearheaded by the National Environment Agency (NEA) in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Program and Global Environment Facility as part of their six seascape/landscape project aimed at combating biodiversity loss and addressing climate change challenges.
During a handing over ceremony held in Bijilo, Dawda Badjie, the executive director at NEA, emphasized the importance of updating the curriculum at the national forestry school. He highlighted the need for a curriculum that equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and conserve forest resources. Badjie stressed the value of forests not only for humans but also for other creatures that depend on them for survival.
The project coordinator, Ousainou Touray, outlined the objectives of the new curriculum, which include producing graduates who can meet the current and future needs of the forestry sector in The Gambia. The curriculum aims to provide students with practical knowledge and training to address the challenges facing the country’s forests and natural resources.
Lamin Njie, the principal of the school, expressed gratitude to the institutions that funded and developed the new curriculum. He acknowledged that the curriculum aligns with the school’s vision and committed to its full implementation. Njie emphasized the need to upgrade the school into a college of environment and natural resources to meet NAQAA-approved standards, including improving facilities and equipment.
Ebrima Colley, a representative from the Ministry of Environment Climate Change and Natural Resources, recognized the importance of introducing new curriculums at the forestry school to address the current forest situation in The Gambia. He emphasized the necessity of the new curriculum in improving forest management practices and ensuring sustainable development.
Overall, the introduction of the new curriculum at the National Forestry School in Kafuta marks a significant step towards enhancing forestry education in The Gambia. With a focus on sustainable development and biodiversity conservation, the curriculum aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to address the challenges facing the country’s forests and natural resources. Through collaboration with various stakeholders and support from international organizations, the school is poised to produce graduates capable of contributing to the sustainable management of forests in The Gambia.
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