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Exclude Atewa Forest from intended bauxite mining now -Concern Citizens of Atewa tell government

Conservation Mar 18, 2018

A group calling itself Concern Citizens of Atewa Landscape has called on the Government of Ghana to exclude Atewa Forest Reserve from its intended integrated Bauxite industry development. According to the group, besides Densu,Birim and Ayensu rivers taking their sources from the forest , Atewa Forest provides estimated current…

Ghana moves to reduce carbon emission

Featured Feb 22, 2018

Ghana has adopted re-afforestation as one of the main activities for the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to reduce carbon emissions. To this end, a number of young people are being engaged by government to grow trees in most parts of the country, Mr Peter Abum Sarkodie, Executive Director of…

Second hand Vehicles to be banned as Ghana moves to implement vehicle fuel economy standards

Featured Jan 27, 2018

Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the UN Environment and other partner agencies, and Ministries of Transport, and Energy, and the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority have succesfuly undertaken an inventory on the vehicular fleet and inspection evolutions in Ghana from 2005 to 2016 as part of steps to…

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Water challeges in Ghana to worsen if Govt goes ahead to mine bauxite in Atewa Forest – AROCHA

Conservation Featured January 31, 2018

An International environmental stewardship organization subsidiary in Ghana , AROCHA Ghana ,working in conservation, environmental education and sustainable agriculture is predicting severe water crises in the Country should government goes ahead to mine bauxite in the Atewa Forest Reserve in the Eastern Region . The Atewa Forest Reserve... Read more

Water Sustainability under threat -UNECE

Climate Featured January 27, 2018

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Water Convention on Thursday said climate change is posing as a threat to water sustainability. Mr Peter Kovacs, UNECE Chair said water would be the most important issue in the future; however, its sustainability would be affected by climate change, limited... Read more

Water stress scare hits Ghana,Consumers advised to conserve water

Conservation Featured Pollution January 27, 2018

There is fear of imminent water stress and scarcity in Ghana hence Ghanaians have been advised to conserve water through judicious usage to help mitigate the impact particularly during the dry season. Experts have warned that,given the rate of pollution and destruction of water bodies in the... Read more

EPA asked to mainstream sustainable land and water resources into agriculture

Agriculture Conservation Featured January 21, 2018

Mr Salifu Saeed, the Northern Regional Minister has advised the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to remain committed to work effectively to mainstream sustainable land and water resources into agriculture. This, he said would lead to the increase in productivity of agriculture land, forests and water resources to reduce poverty... Read more

Forest,Water bodies crucial for Survival so must be protected-Minister

Conservation Featured January 16, 2018

Professor Frimpong Boateng, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation has said forest and water bodies are fundamental to human survival and must be protected from wanton destruction by illegal gold miners. He said the forest and its biodiversity were sources of drugs to treat diseases, as... Read more

Management of Water for Rural Africa calls on Former President Rawlings

Conservation Featured January 10, 2018

Management of Water for Rural Africa, a Non-Governmental Organisation, has paid a courtesy call on former President Jerry John Rawlings at his residence in Accra. The visit was to inform former President Rawlings about the launch of the NGO slated on January 18 and to solicit his advice... Read more

U.S. rivers getting saltier, drinking water at risk: study

Featured Pollution January 9, 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. rivers and streams have become saltier and more alkaline over the last 50 years, posing risks to drinking water by damaging pipelines and other infrastructure, according to a study released on Monday. As municipal workers dump salt on roads to combat ice and farmers... Read more

Water security plan for Bawku and Bongo developed

Climate Featured December 12, 2017

Water Aid Ghana has presented a five year comprehensive Water Security Plan to the Bawku West and Bongo District Assemblies to help them develop systematic way to secure and sustain water supply for communities and for multiple use in the coming years. The plans are expected to cost... Read more

Jospong, Hungarian company sign partnership to construct sewage, waste water treatment plants

Featured Pollution December 4, 2017

Mr Agyapong exchanging the agreement with Mr Horvath, CEO of Pureco,while other officials look on Jospong Group of Companies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pureco, a Hungarian company, for the construction and installation of sewage and waste water treatment plants in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.... Read more

Safe Water network seeks support to provide 1000 communities with water

Featured Health November 17, 2017

SAFE WATER Network, a US-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) with its branch in Ghana is calling on Government and other NGOs to support its quest in providing safe water to over 1000 communities in the country. According to Safe Water Network, which has been operating in the country for the... Read more