Environmental advocate and Executive Director of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Awula Serwah, has renewed calls for the Atewa Forest Reserve to be declared a National Park, warning of the continued threat posed to the forest by irresponsible mining. She made the call while delivering a vote of thanks on behalf of nominees at the inaugural Ghana Academy …
“Ghanaians Abroad,” an association of Ghanaians in the diaspora comprising concerned citizens from across political parties, movements and associations, on Wednesday staged a demonstration at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, demanding greater accountability, transparency and action on a range of governance and development issues in Ghana. The demonstration, held under the theme “GHANA …
Fifty-three artisans from vulnerable coastal communities in the Greater Accra and Volta regions have received specialised training in climate-resilient housing as part of efforts to strengthen communities’ ability to cope with climate-related risks. The beneficiaries comprise 21 masons, 21 carpenters and 11 plumbers from Ada East, Ada West and Anloga. The training was organised by …
The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) has arrested 16 suspects and dismantled four counterfeit currency printing hubs in a series of intelligence-led operations across the Greater Accra Region and surrounding districts. The operations, conducted between June 12 and July 24, 2026, targeted organised transnational and domestic criminal syndicates allegedly involved in the large-scale printing, possession …
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is set to provide reimbursable grants totalling US$20 million to support four green hydrogen and derivatives projects in Egypt, Morocco, Namibia and South Africa. The financing, subject to approval by the Bank’s Board of Directors, will be provided through the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) under the Africa …
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has ordered the immediate shutdown of Empire Cement Ghana Limited following investigations into public complaints about air pollution from the company’s facility. According to the EPA, its investigations identified sustained particulate and gaseous emissions from the facility. The Authority also said the company had failed to submit required quarterly environmental …
Stanbic Bank Ghana says it has planted 50,000 trees in 2026 as part of its ambition to plant one million trees by 2030. The bank disclosed this as it highlighted its sustainability initiatives at the 2026 Ghana Garden and Flower Show, held under the theme “Green Means Business, Beauty and More.” The bank said the …
WWF Zambia has welcomed the proposal to establish a specialised Lands and Environment Court and the Government’s commitment to science-based wildlife management, describing both developments as important steps towards strengthening environmental governance and protecting Zambia’s natural heritage. WWF Zambia said the developments highlight the importance of strong institutions, evidence-based decision-making and effective environmental stewardship in …
MTN Ghana has undertaken a tree-planting exercise at the Chipa Forest Reserve as part of its commitment to protecting the planet and supporting the restoration of degraded sections of the forest. The initiative fits into MTN's Doing for the Planet sustainability pillar, which focuses on environmental stewardship and climate action, and contributes to wider efforts …
