Ghana Environmental Issues and News
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Western Regional Minister calls for drone surveillance to curb galamsey
The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has appealed for the urgent introduction of drone surveillance to boost efforts against illegal…
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Cannabis industry urged to focus on regulation and long-term gains in 2026
The Chamber of Cannabis Industry Ghana has urged authorities to adopt a measured and well-coordinated approach to the rollout of…
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NAIMOS raids illegal mining site at COCOBOD demonstration farm in Bunso
A taskforce from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has conducted a large-scale operation against illegal mining activities at…
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Forestry Commission condemns killing of officer at Kalakpa Resource Reserve
The Forestry Commission (FC) has condemned in strong terms the killing of one of its officers, Mr. Raphael Ganyo, a…
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GIADEC Secures Strategic Investors for VALCO Modernisation and Alumina Refinery Project
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has secured strategic investors to support the modernisation of the Volta Aluminium Company…
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Caretaker Environment Minister Inspects Encroached GAEC Lands, E-Waste Recycling Centre
The Caretaker Minister for Environment, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, on Thursday morning undertook a familiarization visit to encroached lands…
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EPA to Certify Environmental Management Practitioners Under New Environmental Law
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is set to introduce a mandatory certification and registration regime for Environmental Management Practitioners in…
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MMDAs directed to tackle post-festive filth in parts of Accra
The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has instructed Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to take immediate…
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Ghana, World Gold Council Partner to Tackle Illegal Mining
In a major boost to efforts to promote sustainable mining and safeguard the future of Ghana’s gold industry, the Ministry…
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NAIMOS Arrests Two Chinese Nationals for Illegal Mining at Pankese in Birim North
A taskforce of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), deployed in the Eastern Region, has arrested two Chinese nationals…
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