Ghana has received a €2.4 million grant from the European Union (EU) to support four forest restoration projects aimed at tackling widespread degradation caused by illegal mining, logging, and wildfires.
The funding targets degraded forests in the Ahafo, Bono East, Upper East, and Western Regions, covering approximately 5,000 hectares. The initiative is being implemented through three not-for-profit organisations and is expected to restore forest ecosystems while improving livelihoods for 20,000 rural farmers.
Paulina Pozycka, Head of Infrastructure and Sustainable Development at the EU Delegation to Ghana, stressed the urgency of addressing forest degradation. “The increasing destruction of forest reserves poses serious risks to ecosystems, local economies, and communities,” she said. “The EU is proud to support Ghana’s forest restoration policy and sustainable development efforts.”
The project also focuses on capacity-building for local farmers, equipping them with skills to enhance agricultural productivity while participating in forest conservation. Stakeholders believe the intervention will strengthen both environmental sustainability and rural livelihoods.
