Environment
Shama District Assembly has no EPA officer – Dr Marfo
The Shama District Assembly that hosts many quarry sites and ceramics manufacturing companies has no Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officer for effective monitoring and enforcement of environmental laws.
EPA to clamp down on unauthorised Used Lead Acid Battery recyclers
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it will soon prosecute unauthorised Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) recyclers as part of a broader action plan to eliminate or reduce lead pollution.
Akan’s cultural values and traditions can restore the environment- Historian
Ghana needs to adopt and stringently enforce the customs and traditions of AKAN’s to ensure sustainable environment.
Ghana begins the process of domesticating new biodiversity framework targets
Ghana has begun the process of domesticating the 23 targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
Global Shea Alliance, partners plant first grafted shea seedlings in Tamale
A day’s event to kick-start the ceremonial planting of the first grafted shea seedlings across the savannah ecological zone has been held at the Northern Airforce Base Command in Tamale.
Bono Region gradually transforming into Savannah zone, Minister expresses concern
Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene, the Bono Regional Minister, has expressed concern about the gradual transformation of the region into a savannah zone because of the persistent illegal logging of timber from...
Architects are not enthused with the built environment – Osae-Akonnor
Mr Foster Osae-Akonnor, the President of the Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA), said members of the institute are seeking a more improved built environment for Ghana through the enforcement of...
Progress towards ending open defecation continues to be very slow – World Vision WASH Technical Specialist
"Progress towards ending open defecation and ensuring improved sanitation for all continues to be very slow," Mr. Arhin stated at the Eastern Regional Media Coalition Against Open Defecation Journalists Empowerment...
Air Quality: Makola, Agbogbloshie among five polluted hotspots in Accra
Results from improved air quality monitoring in Accra have revealed that Nima, Makola, Agbogbloshie, Chorkor and Madina Zongo Junction are the five most polluted hotspots in Accra.
EU commends Ghana on efforts in combatting illegal timber logging
Mr Irchad Razaaly, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Ghana, has commended the country for its dedication and significant progress made in combating illegal logging and promoting sustainable forest management.
