Accra, Nov. 8, GNA- African countries operating in the oil and gas industry have been asked to strengthen mechanisms, including Environmental Sensitive Atlases (ESA),…
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COP27: Government not sponsoring 350 delegation
Accra, Nov. 7, GNA – The Government is not footing the travel bills of the 350 delegates attending the 27th Conference of Parties to…
Ghana committed to boosting renewable energy proportion—President Akufo-Addo
Sharm el-Sheikh, Nov. 7, GNA – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Monday assured the global community of Ghana’s full commitment to enhancing the proportion…
EPA to establish offices at environmental sensitive hotspots to check infractions
Accra, Nov. 7, GNA – Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu, the Executive Director, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said 40 more operational offices will be established…
Coastal communities in Central Region risk tidal invasion – EPA
By Isaac Arkoh Cape Coast, Nov. 04, GNA – Many coastal communities in the Central Region risk being submerged due to the nefarious activities…
Wetlands are not waste lands — EPA
By Prince Acquah Cape Coast, Nov. 04, GNA – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has cautioned the continuous devastation of wetlands in the country…
Let us make COP27 a great success—Abu Jinapor to stakeholders
By Godwill Arthur-Mensah Accra, Nov. 04, GNA – Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has urged environmental and natural…
African leaders asked to create room for climate adaptation investments
Accra, Nov. 3, GNA-Leaders in Africa are being urged to create an enabling environment to facilitate the flow of climate adaptation investments. With that…
World Bank report identifies priority areas for Ghana to build climate-resilience
By Francis Ameyibor Tema, Nov. 2, GNA – The World Bank Group’s new Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Ghana has identified six…
Adopt crucial measures to end galamsey threat- Religious leaders urge President Akufo-Addo
Accra, Nov. 1, GNA- Leaders of the religious community in Ghana Tuesday asked for an explanation as to why illegal small-scale mining was still…
LeKMA to get plastic waste management policy soon
By Muniratu Akweley Issah Accra, Nov. 01, GNA – Socioserve-Ghana, a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) is supporting the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LekMA) with a project…
Involve children in finding sustainable solutions to sanitation challenges- Child Sanitation Diplomat
By Victoria Agyemang/Florence Afriyie Mensah Elmina (C/R), Nov. 01, GNA- Maame Akua Ohenewaa Gyimah, Child Sanitation Diplomat, has advocated that, children be involved in…
Climate Vulnerable Forum wants dedicated fund for loss, damage
By Albert Oppong-Ansah Accra, Oct. 31, GNA – A dedicated fund is needed by Ghana and many other countries whose communities are being swallowed…
MOLE 33 WASH Annual Conference opens in Elmina
By Florence Afriyie Mensah/Victoria Agyemang Elmina (C/R), Oct 31, GNA – Mr. Yaw Atta Arhin, Chairman, Ghana Coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations in Water and…
Protect peatlands, mangroves to mitigate climate change — Gov’t urged
By Agnes Boye-Doe Accra, Oct.31, GNA – The government has been urged to consider a national action plan to protect Ghana’s peatlands and mangrove…
Climate Change Project launched at Ahanta Mampong basic school in STMA
P. K. Yankey Ahanta Mampong (W/R), Oct. 30, GNA- The Sekondi-Takoradi and Palermo Municipality of Italy have launched the Twin Cities in Sustainable Project…
Let’s engage licensed surveyors for proper land demarcation
By Jesse Ampah Owusu Accra, Oct. 26, GNA – Mr Samuel Larbi-Darko, President of Licensed Surveyors Association of Ghana (LiSAG), has urged traditional leaders…
Kwadaso Municipal partners Neu-Isenburg Municipal in Germany on climate mitigation, adaptation
By Dorothy Frances Ward Kumasi, Oct. 26, GNA – The Kwadaso Municipal assembly and the Neu-Isenburg community in Germany, have entered a partnership to…
LEAN Project targets to raise 32,000 Shea and 10,000 Rosewood Seedlings
By Albert Allotey Accra, Oct. 26, GNA – European Union-funded Landscapes and Environmental Agility across the Nation (LEAN) Project targets to raise 32,000 Shea and 10,000 Rosewood Seedlings…
Ayawaso Central Assembly climaxes a weeklong clean-up, sensitization exercise
By Francis Cofie Accra, Oct. 26, GNA – As part of efforts to deepen the impact of the Operation Clean Your Frontage (OCYF) campaign,…