Ghana Environmental Issues and News
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Anti-Galamsey Taskforce Strikes Hard, Burns Down Illegal Mining Camp
In a bold pre-dawn operation, a joint task force comprising the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), the Forestry Commission,…
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GOVERNMENT RECLAIMS ASENAYO FOREST RESERVE FROM ILLEGAL MINERS
In ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities and protect Ghana’s forest reserves and water bodies, the government…
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WORLD BANK DELEGATION CALLS ON LANDS MINISTER
A Team from the World Bank Ghana led by the Country Director, Mr. Robert Taliercio O’brien, has called on the…
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Lands Minister Calls for Media Support in Galamsey Fight
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP, has emphasized the critical role of the media…
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Ghana’s Green Revolution: Mahama Launches ‘Tree for Life’ Initiative
On Friday, March 21, 2025, Ghana’s President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, launched the ‘Tree for Life’ initiative, a flagship…
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GOV’T REVOKES SMALL SCALE MINING LICENSES GRANTED AFTER DEC. 7- LANDS MINISTER
In a significant move to tackle illegal mining, the government has announced the revocation of all small-scale mining licenses issued…
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GOV’T LAUNCHES BLUE WATER GUARDS INITIATIVE
The government, through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has launched the Blue Water River Guard training program an…
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GGSA and UENR SIGNS MOU TO ADVANCE GHANA’s GEO-SCIENCE CAPACITY
The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its collaboration with academic institutions by signing…
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Civil society groups demand new leadership for mining sector to tackle galamsey effectively
A coalition of civil society organisations, environmental advocates, and concerned citizens has called for urgent leadership changes within Ghana’s minerals…
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Central Regional Minister announces award scheme to promote hygiene
The Central Regional Minister, Okyere Panyin, has announced an award scheme for communities that promote sanitation and hygiene. This, according…
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