Illegal mining continues to pose a serious threat to Ghana’s forests, with operators resisting efforts to control their activities, according to Mr. Yaw Kwakye, Director of Operations – Natural Forest, Forest Services Division (FSD), Forestry Commission.
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has reiterated its commitment to embark on industrial action if the government fails to declare a state of emergency over the country's deteriorating water bodies due to illegal mining widely known as galamsey.
We are challenging the legality of the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations, 2022 (L.I. 2462), which threaten to erode decades of progress in forest and water resource management.Mining in forest reserves, including precious nature reserves, is on the rise. (Twenty-four Forest reserves has been affected so far.) This cannot continue unchecked.
The Christian Council of Ghana has joined the growing calls for a complete and decisive ban on illegal mining activities, commonly known as “galamsey.” The Council’s call comes in response to the devastating environmental and social impacts caused by the illegal practice, which have become a pressing concern for many stakeholders nationwide.
The Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining has called on the government to act swiftly to address the ongoing illegal mining crisis, which has severely affected rivers and farmlands across the country.During a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference, echoed the urgent need for action.
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfour, has challenged all presidential candidates from various political parties to publicly pledge their commitment to fighting illegal small-scale mining.
Commercial logging is a significant part of the economies of Ghana and Liberia. The introduction of the FLEGT/VPA program in Ghana and Liberia has revealed serious capacity challenges in the industry.
Participants at a recent 2-day workshop emphasized the importance of training traditional authorities on evidence gathering and personal development to address the negative impacts of illegal and irresponsible mining practices in Ghana.
The community outreach initiative has clear objectives: to raise awareness about digital security, develop participants' knowledge, and strengthen their capacity through workshops. It also aims to equip individuals with techniques to identify and respond to potential digital threats and provide continuous support with new tools and ideas.
The Building Resilient and Active Communities in Extractive Landscapes in Ghana (BRACE) project, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by Arocha Ghana, Nature and Development Foundation, and Wacam. The BRACE project aims to promote responsible mining practices, safeguard the environment, and empower individuals living in mining areas to advocate for their human right to a healthy environment.