The Ghana Hydrological Authority (GHA) has revealed that 370 kilometres (km) of the country’s coastline are at risk of destruction due to sea waves and human activities.The at-risk coastline forms two-thirds of the...
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District Climate Vulnerability Assessments begins across Ghana
A district-specific climate change vulnerability assessments programme has been initiated across Ghana as part of Ghana’s National Adaptation Planning (NAP) programme. The initiative is part of climate action activities...
Emmanuel Ameyaw
Ghana well prepared to face negative impact of climate change
Ghana has been identified as one of four African countries that are well prepared to face the negative impact of climate change. The identification is based on research conducted by the West African Science Service...
Ghana signs US$50m Emission Reduction Payment Agreement under LEAF Coalition
The Forestry Commission, under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has signed an Emission Reductions Payment Agreement (ERPA) with Emergent Forest Finance Accelerator Incorporated (Emergent), a...
Accra to Host Inaugural Green Film Festival
Accra is set to host the inaugural Green Film Festival (GFF) from October 11th to 12th, 2024, across multiple locations in the city. The two-day event aims to merge the evocative power of storytelling with key...
Journalists and ACEP dig deep into Ghana’s extractive industry secrets
In Ghana, the quest for natural resources often leaves behind scars—both visible and invisible. Communities endure the consequences of environmental degradation, while questions about accountability and sustainable...
Afia Agyapomaa Ofosu
Australia Launches $76M Climate-Responsive Agriculture Initiative Across Africa
In a bold new initiative designed to counter the devastating effects of climate change on food security, the Australian Government has unveiled the Australia-Africa Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture...
Climate change adaptation action plans will cost Ghana $12.5bn — Ofori-Atta
Ghana needs to raise $12.5 billion to effectively implement its climate change adaptation action plans. Per the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), $4.2 billion, representing 34 per cent, needs to be...
Reclaiming Ghana’s Forests: The Devastating Impact of Illegal Gold Mining
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...
Accra’s heat crisis: How climate change threatens women’s lives
Across Africa’s vibrant landscapes, from the teeming marketplaces to the serene rural farmlands, women stand as the unwavering pillars of their communities. They dedicate their lives to nurturing the land, crafting...
