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CCLG-Africa Commends Government’s Step Towards Climate Action

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Climate Communications and Local Governance-Africa (CCLG-Africa) congratulates the government on establishing the green transition within the energy ministry, demonstrating its commitment to addressing climate change and environmental sustainability. While this is a positive step, we believe a more comprehensive approach could necessarily be effective and tackle these global challenges. A dedicated ministry integrating climate change, […]

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CCLG-Africa Congratulates Ghana on Successful Elections and a Peaceful Transition of Power

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Signed by Kofi Don-Agor, President, CCLG-Africa On behalf of Climate Communications and Local Governance-Africa (CCLG-Africa), we extend our warmest congratulations to the people of Ghana on a successful election. Your commitment to democratic values is a shining example to the rest of Africa. We urge all Ghanaians to rally behind the incoming government, as Vice

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Climate Communications and Local Governance-Africa Demands Urgent Collective Action Against Illegal Mining in Ghana

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Illegal mining popularly known as galamsey, has caused devastating effects on Ghana’s environment, biodiversity, and water bodies. Climate Communications and Local Governance-Africa (CCLG-Africa) calls on the presidency, parliament, the council of state, traditional authorities, faith-based organizations, and all stakeholders to take immediate action against the menace which has become a threat to the survival of

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Ghana Aligns with Climate Action as Parliament Passes Ghana Shippers Authority Bill, 2024

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In a significant move towards climate action, the Ghanaian Parliament has passed the amended Ghana Shippers Authority Bill, 2024, into law. This milestone legislation regulates commercial activities of shippers, promotes transparency in port fees and charges, and enhances accountability in international trade cargo movement. By doing so, Ghana becomes a preferred transit trade channel for

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E-waste Management in Ghana – Stakeholders Engaged

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The management of electronic waste in Ghana has been fraught with some challenges as scrap dealers-the most dominant actors in the e-waste value chain – use unorthodox, and sometimes, crude methodssuch as open burning in the recovery of valuable fractions from electronic waste. It is against this background that the Government of Ghana, through an

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Ghana Can Turn Climate Challenges into Opportunities-World Bank Group Report

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The World Bank Group reports has estimated that, at least one million more people could fall into poverty due to climate shocks, if urgent climate actions are not taken. Income could reduce by up to 40% for poor households by 2050. The analysis calls for pursuing a development pathway that builds resilience to climate change

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A new project to strengthen biosecurity in the DRC, Namibia and Madagascar

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As part of the implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on biotechnology risks, a new project has just been launched to help three southern African countries strengthen their national biosafety frameworks. The SINBF project launched in Kinshasa this Wednesday, November 1, will be implemented in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar and Namibia.* “ This launch workshop aims

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Allow Journalists to do their work – PRINPAG

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The Private Newspapers and Online News PublPRINPAGishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) is demanding an end to impunity against journalists across the world. This comes as it joins the global community in commemorating the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. This day holds immense significance as it serves as a solemn reminder of

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Galamsey Our Greatest Pollutant For Safe Water In Ghana

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The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Hon. Dr. Freda Akosua Oheneafrewo Prempeh has described the galamsey activities as the greatest pollutant for safe water delivery in Ghana. “ *The greatest enemy for the safe water delivery in Ghana is the galamsey menace.* As WASH stakeholders, we need to make our voices heard on the

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