Ghana’s forests were once places of balance. From the northern savannahs to the southern rainforests, the land offered both beauty and function. The scent of fresh soil after rain, the shade of Wawa trees, and the...
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UAE plants drought-tolerant trees in Ghana ahead of Climate Change conference
The United Arab Emirates has planted drought-tolerant trees in Ghana ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 28 scheduled to take place from November 30 to December 12 at the Expo City, Dubai...
Ghana: Govt Committed to Increasing Renewable Energy to Address Climate Change
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says the government is committed to increasing renewable energy in the national energy mix to address climate change concerns in the country. “We shall increase the share of...
APPLY: Connected Coastlines Grants
The Pulitzer Center is seeking applications from journalists who want to report stories as part of Connected Coastlines, a nationwide climate reporting initiative in U.S. coastal states. Started in 2019, this initiative...
Ghana and Israel sign pact for environmental protection
Ghana and the State of Israel have renewed commitments to the fight against climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. To that end, Tuesday, the two countries signed a “Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation,”...
Deputy Lands Minister orders immediate closure of landfill at Sakumono Ramsar site
Benito Owusu-Bio, the Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has demanded the immediate shutdown of landfill site at the Sakumono Ramsar site. Owusu-Bio came across the place reserved for the dumping of waste...
Technologies to Cool Climate: Perspectives from Ghana.
The Youth Climate Council celebrated Earth Day 2022 with a night of environmental arts and movie screening. The event formed a part of efforts by the council to encourage sustainable lifestyles and demonstrate...
From Paris to Practice: Why the Paris Agreement Matters for Ghanaian Businesses
For many Ghanaian businesses and entrepreneurs, climate change still feels like a distant issue, something for scientists or governments to worry about. But the truth is, it’s already shaping the world we live and work...
Why is Gender Equality last on the COP29 Agenda?
In the warm heart of West Africa, where the rhythms of life pulse through the land, I stand as a climate action activist and environmental storyteller. Driven by the urgency of a rapidly changing climate and the often...
Green Climate Finance approves nine climate mitigation activity programmes from Ghana
Nine proposals by Ghana on climate change mitigation and adaptation activities to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for funding as part of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) have been approved. Some nine others are...
