The visit to the Cacheu region provided an opportunity to learn about the work of the Observatory Groups in collecting and monitoring climate and environmental data.
On 17 October 2026, the Minister for the Environment and Climate Action, Carlos Pinto Pereira, visited the APICA GNB project intervention areas in the Cacheu region, accompanied by Fernando Binhafa, Executive Director of ADPP Guinea-Bissau, and Namir Lopes, the project’s National Coordinator.
In Bula, the visit included a presentation on the work of the Observatory Groups, highlighting their role in collecting and monitoring climate and environmental data. This activity forms part of APICA GNB’s climate action interventions.
During the visit, the Minister reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the project, following an opportunity to learn more about the activities being carried out on the ground.
The presence of the Minister and representatives of ADPP-GB and the project provided an opportunity to showcase the work being undertaken and promote dialogue on environmental and climate challenges in Guinea-Bissau.
APICA GNB is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), with the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) as the accredited entity, and is implemented by ADPP Guinea-Bissau.