A recent 2-day workshop, organized by NDF in partnership with A Rocha Ghana and Wacam, highlighted the crucial need to train traditional authorities on evidence gathering and personal development to address the negative impacts of illegal and irresponsible mining practices in Ghana.

This training is part of the Building Resilient and Active Communities in Extractive Landscapes in Ghana (BRACE) project, funded by the European Union, and the Building Active Actors and Systems to Support Deforestation-Free Commodities in Ghana and Liberia (BAASS) project, funded by the UK Government through the Forest Governance Markets and Climate (FGMC) Programme.

Traditional authorities, who wield significant influence in their communities, require knowledge and skills to understand and combat the devastating effects of illegal mining. By empowering them with essential skills and tools to gather evidence and advocate for responsible mining practices, we can contribute to a more sustainable and equitable mining sector in Ghana.

The training workshop aims to equip stakeholders to play a more active role in protecting their communities and the environment. Through this initiative, NDF and its partners seek to promote responsible mining practices, ensure environmental protection, and support community development.

Project Partners: A Rocha Ghana Wacam

For more information on our work in combating illegal mining and promoting sustainable development, please visit our website here to read more on BRACE

By providing the essential skills and necessary tools to gather evidence and advocate for responsible mining practices, the initiative seeks to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable mining in Ghana.