Lamin Jassey

Why you should listen

Lamin Jassey is the executive director of the Gunjur Conservationists and Ecotourism Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting conservation and sustainable use of fishery resources in The Gambia. His work spans environmental justice, climate change advocacy, defending fisheries and assessing the impacts of the fishmeal industry. He raises awareness of issues like food insecurity, coastal sand mining and illegal fishing, advocating for the rights of Indigenous coastal communities. He emphasizes sustainability, community participation and collaborative governance in fishery management and environmental protection.