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Ghanaian Professor calls for urgent Integrated action on climate change and nutrition at FAO dialogue

Ghanaian Professor calls for urgent Integrated action on climate change and nutrition at FAO dialogue

A professor of Public Health Nutrition at the University of Ghana School of Public Health, Amos Laar, has said there is an urgent need for integrated action to address climate change and malnutrition. Delivering an

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Greater Accra to get cleaner: Minister engages Jospong Group on waste management strategies

Greater Accra to get cleaner: Minister engages Jospong Group on waste management strategies

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has taken a step towards achieving a cleaner and healthier Accra by engaging with Jospong Group, the parent company of Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The productive meeting, held on Tuesday,

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Prof. Nana Ama Klutse named CEO of EPA

Prof. Nana Ama Klutse named CEO of EPA

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed renowned Ghanaian climatologist, Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The appointment was announced by the presidency on

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I knew fighting galamsey wouldn’t be popular, but I felt strongly about protecting our environment – Akufo-Addo

I knew fighting galamsey wouldn’t be popular, but I felt strongly about protecting our environment – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated his commitment to protecting Ghana's environment, emphasizing that the fight against galamsey is not a fight against mining, but rather a fight to ensure that minerals are extracted

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CSO demands urgent action from incoming NDC govt on environmental restoration

CSO demands urgent action from incoming NDC govt on environmental restoration

The Eco-Conscious Citizens, a civil society organization (CSO), has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to take immediate action to restore Ghana's degraded environment. The CSO's demands come amidst growing concerns over the devastating impact

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Centre for CSR West Africa calls on political parties to embrace sustainable leadership

Centre for CSR West Africa calls on political parties to embrace sustainable leadership

The Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), West Africa, a leading CSR and sustainability advocacy organisation in the sub-region since 2015 has called on political parties in Ghana, especially the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP)

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Jospong Group, Uasin Gishu County to boost sanitation services in Kenya

Jospong Group, Uasin Gishu County to boost sanitation services in Kenya

In a bold move to tackle Kenya's crippling sanitation crisis, Uasin Gishu County has joined forces with the Jospong Group of Companies to revolutionise waste management and create a cleaner, healthier future for thousands. On

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‘Your forest restoration claims are misleading’ – GCAG to Akufo-Addo

‘Your forest restoration claims are misleading’ – GCAG to Akufo-Addo

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) has challenged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's statement at the UNFCCC COP 29 in Baku, that Ghana has restored 721,000 hectares of forest since 2017, has sparked intense scrutiny.

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Eco-Conscious Citizens demand action from IGP over selective justice in Atronsu stream pollution case

Eco-Conscious Citizens demand action from IGP over selective justice in Atronsu stream pollution case

Eco-Conscious Citizens has penned an open letter to Inspector General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare bringing to light allegations of selective justice in the case of the pollution of Atronsu Stream, the only source

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Ghana sets June 30, 2025, to start FLEGT Licensing

Ghana sets June 30, 2025, to start FLEGT Licensing

Ghana is poised to be the first African country to issue Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) licenses, with June 30, 2025 set as the start date. This development is a significant step in