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The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:
Introducing Phase Change Materials (PCM) into the Gambia's cold chain to address post-harvest loss and other waste across the primary sector
Deadline: 14 November 2025
The Gambia faces growing food insecurity driven by climate change and high post-harvest losses in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and flooding have reduced crop yields, degraded soils, and damaged infrastructure, while limited access to reliable electricity and cooling facilities causes up to 40% losses of perishable goods. These factors threaten rural livelihoods and national food systems, especially as agriculture contributes 20–30% of GDP and employs over 70% of the population. Urgent action is needed to introduce sustainable, affordable, and energy-efficient cooling technologies that can reduce food waste and strengthen climate resilience.
Through this Technical Assistance (TA), the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is strengthening Gambia’s capacity to address climate-related food security challenges by promoting sustainable cooling solutions. Some of the expected outputs are:
- Developing a mapping of stakeholders and a Steering Committee.
- Feasibility & needs assessment and technology validation.
- Piloting and testing PCM cooling solutions.
- Scaling up roadmap and closure workshop.
For further information on this opportunity, visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or the UN website.
If you are not yet a member of the CTCN Network, you can apply to join here.