Climate finance in Ghana
An analysis of climate finance flows in Ghana shows that an annual average of USD 830 million was tracked in 2019 and 2020. This is a meagre 5-9% of its required investment — estimated between USD 9.3-15.5
Ghana
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Kpuntaliga residents share water with animals at GHC120 per month
Residents of Kpuntaliga in the Northern Region have been hit with a severe water crisis which is draining their pocket and exposing them to potential water borne diseases. Even though the Northern Region
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Dependence of riparian communities on ecosystem services in Northern Ghana
This study investigated the dependence of three riparian communities on ecosystem services in northern Ghana. Participatory mapping and ranking exercises in gender-segregated groups were used to elicit
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Aligning energy development and climate objectives in Nationally Determined Contributions
The effectiveness of national energy policy will be decisive for achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Emissions from the production and consumption
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Ghana to benefit from off-grid solar solutions partnership
Rooftop solar provider, Off Grid Electric, in partnership with EDF, will expand their off-grid solar solutions offering to households in Ghana. To support continued expansion and new product development,
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Ghana likely to import water from 2030- Minister
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu has indicated that Ghana is likely to import water from other countries if measures are not put in place to curb negative practices polluting the
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Disheartening state of sanitation in Accra
The state of sanitation in Accra is increasingly becoming disheartening by the day and continue to pose serious health threats to residents of the Capital and an embarrassment to the Country in general.
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Over two million Ghanaians extremely poor
Research indicates that 2.2 million people in Ghana can be classified as extremely poor hence the introduction of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme. And the programme is targeted
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Ghana records 80% increase in new cases of HIV/AIDS in 2017
South African child treated for HIV at birth, now 'cured' nine years after - Scientists Why HIV/AIDS is highest in Benue -- Gov Suswam Jonathan, governors seek end to increase in HIV infections in
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Ghanaian firm introduces scientific approach to liquid waste management
Increased population growth and rapid urbanization have resulted in increased generation of volumes of both solid and liquid waste in the cities. According to the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA)
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Illegal mining activities re-surface around Bui dam
Nana Kwadwo Wuo II, the Chief of Bui in the Banda District of the Brong-Ahafo Region on Wednesday said illegal mining has re-surfaced in the area. He said concerted effort is urgently required to halt