Article written by Kofi Don-Agor Introduction The world is facing an unprecedented crisis, manifesting as the ugly face of our planet. The once blue skies are now filled with smog—a type of air pollution characterized by a thick, fog-like haze. Smog forms when pollutants in the air, such as particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), […]
Today, we celebrate a major milestone in our journey towards a sustainable and climate-resilient Africa. It has been three years since the launch of Climate Communications and Local Governance-Africa (CCLG-Africa), and we are proud of the progress we have made. Over the past three years, CCLG-Africa has worked tirelessly to promote climate action and sustainable
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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
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has emphasized the importance of creating awareness and sensitizing residents of border communities to sustain the peaceful and progressive relationship between Ghana and its neighbors. In a speech delivered on the floor of Parliament to commemorate African Border Day on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the
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Majority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has said Parliament may consider climate-sensitivity agendain the operations of companies, before granting them tax waiver. According to him, climate is more pronounced than before and it is imperative for the legislature to step up its scrutiny efforts in ensuring that businesses/companies adhere to environmental impact assessment or outline climate
Climate-Sensitivity Alignment May Be Considered to Qualify for Tax Waivers-Afenyo-Markin Read More »
The Environmental Protection Agency has appointed six individuals from different constituencies, for the NAP Process, Nana Akyaemfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang Bonsu, Asafohene representing the Traditional Constituency, Mr Kofi Yeboah, General Secretary representing the Ghana Journalists Association (Media), the Reverend Cyril Fayose, General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, with Dr Abubakari Muhammad Marzuq, Special
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Parliament of Ghana on Tuesday February 21, seeks to re-enact the Environmental Protection Agency Acts, 1994 (Act490), with elements of climate change and also introduce a Pesticide Management Fund, the Bill when passed will strengthen the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control Management Act, 2016 (Act 917), the Environmental Protection Bill 2023 has gone through the
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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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