Tag: environmental protection

Patrick Kwarteng Sarpong, a known loyalist of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed deep concerns over what he describes as the “loud silence” of the University Teachers Association of ...

“This activity started not too long ago, but there was no political will to stop them...''

A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) has issued an urgent call for decisive action against illegal mining, highlighting the failure of leadership and weak enforcement of Ghana’s mineral and ...

Political activist and legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor has strongly criticized the government's handling of the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.  He expressed deep frustration over what he ...

Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment to eliminating illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, across Ghana.  Speaking during ...

Ghana, renowned for its abundant mineral resources, faces a daunting challenge: reconciling its economic ambitions with the need to protect its environment.   As mining remains a critical driver of ...

A Rocha Ghana, a prominent environmental conservation organization, has urged for the immediate removal of the Ghanaian government from its position as Co-Chair of the Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP). ...

The Chief Director for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Professor Patrick Agbesinyale, has called on experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from various sectors to address significant gaps in data ...