Gambia highlights climate threats and targets 90% electrification, 150 MW solar park

Mohammed Jello told the General Assembly that climate change is already affecting Gambian communities through coastal erosion, changing rainfall and pressure on water resources. He listed national resilience steps—coastal resilience, disaster risk reduction and a national disaster mitigation plan—and said, "National electricity access are reaching 90% universal access targeted by the end of 2026. We are expanding our solar energy in schools and health facilities, modernizing our electric exit network and advancing a 150 megawatt solar park."

Jello linked national adaptation to calls for more accessible and predictable climate finance at the international level, including implementation of the new collective quantified goal on climate finance and better mechanisms to address loss and damage.