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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ISSER launches 2014 state of the economy report
The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has launched the 2014 state of the economy report which also looked at the state of infrastructure in Ghana. The report launched in
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Cocoa Eco Project targets carbon sequestration from farms in Ghana
Ghana’s Cocoa Eco-Project has a major outcome of increasing carbon sequestration by minimizing the emission of harmful gases on cocoa farms into the atmosphere. Carbon sequestration involves the long-term
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Illegal logging cuts down birds by 50%
Cutting trees for timber has a devastating impact on birds, with a decline of more than 50 per cent recorded in Ghana's forests, a new study finds. Researchers found that the level of legal and illegal
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West Africa: Preparing for Climate Change Across Francophone Africa
Intense rain and devastating floods in Ghana, Togo and Benin in early June proved yet again the importance of preparing for extreme weather events and climate change. The Red Cross Red Crescent is committed
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NBA steps up checks at entry points to stop GM Foods
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has stepped up checks at the country’s entry points to stop the illegal entry of Genetically Modified Foods (GM Food). This follows concerns GM foods including rice
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Gov't receives GHc44.3m from waste management fund
The government has so far received GHc44.3 million from the waste management fund between 2011 and 2014. However, the money is yet to be disbursed to the various service providers to enable them to
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Europe fails on electronics recycling goals
Only a third of Europe's electronic waste is properly recycled, with vast numbers of cellphones, computers and televisions illegally traded or dumped, a study led by the United Nations and INTERPOL said
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Deforestation on the rise in Northern Regions
Deforestation is assuming high proportions in the Northern Regions, especially the Upper East region as some unscrupulous persons have resorted to cutting down young trees to sell as fuel wood and charcoal.
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Research institutions to develop improved cereal varieties
Two research institutions are conducting research into developing crop varieties with useful biological traits that will not only be high-yielding but also tolerant to pests, diseases and drought. Some
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Gold mining disrupts water course – Liaison Officer
Non Governmental Organizations and Donor Agencies in the country have been urged to put pressure on illegal mining operations (galamsey) to curb their activities. When affected communities collaborate