Tag: environmental protection

By all appearances, Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as “galamsey,” has turned a new corner as recent developments bear witness to every well-meaning Ghanaian. In a bold and ...

"The amendment institutionalizes a regime where the vast majority of forest reserves could be legally mined, leaving Ghana’s natural heritage exposed."

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable natural resource management as it spearheads the National Landscape Forum in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, ...

Lawyer and political activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has firmly opposed the idea of a "shoot to kill" policy in the fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey.  According to him, ...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a hard stance against illegal mining, vowing to prosecute all offenders, regardless of status or political affiliation.  At a time when illegal mining—commonly ...

Environmental groups argue that the law, passed in 2022 without broad stakeholder consultation, threatens the nation’s forest ecosystems and water resources. 

Ghana, a nation known for its vibrant democracy and robust political discourse, now finds itself facing a defining moment. Climate change is no longer a distant problem, it is impacting ...

This requires political will and leadership, and I am very clear in my mind about the support and commitment of President John Mahama.

The Forestry Commission has expressed concern over recent media reports that seek to undermine the significant strides made in the fight against illegal mining in Ghana’s forest reserves.  The Commission ...

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 ...