HIT by the complete change in color of the Pra River along the way to Cape Coast from Kumasi, we decided to take a stroll into the communities to see how galamsey is affecting education. At the district assembly, we were stroked by an awful photograph on the notice with [...]
Professor Frimpong Boateng, minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, at a media briefing on responsible and regulated mining methods made known that the government of Ghana is currently strategizing to place a ban on the import of mercury by the end of the year. Mercury, which is a primary [...]
In 2015, we launched the Environmental Sanitation Series for children living in vulnerable areas prone to flooding and cholera outbreaks due to poor waste management practices such as dumping of refuse in drainage systems. The project was implemented in Amamoma and Apewosika communities in the Cape Coast Metropolis. As children [...]
On Earth Day, Ghana Youth Environmental Movement – led by Gideon Commey, and Green Africa Youth Organization – led by Tunza ambassador, Joshua Amponsem held a street press conference to educate the public on coal-fired power plants, their associated health implications, and ecological impacts. For the first time, an environmental [...]
United Nation’s Environment Programme (UNEP) and Interpol has revealed through a report on Environmental Crime that inability to prevent and halt wildlife/environmental crime will make it impossible to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). During this year’s World Environmental Day, all strength and vigor was headed towards Angola – Africa’s [...]
On Earth Day, Ghana Youth Environmental Movement – led by Gideon Commey, and Green Africa Youth Organization – led by Tunza ambassador, Joshua Amponsem held a street press conference to educate the public on coal fired power plants, its associated health implications, and ecological impacts. For the first time, an [...]
Earth Hour is nearly here (Saturday from 8:30-9:30pm). We invite you to join our first Earth Hour Campaign by following these three simple steps: Take a picture of yourself putting off your non-essential lights and electrical appliances just before 8:30pm (do not put off security lights, stay safe). After [...]
World Food Day 2015 (16th October) had been set aside to maximize global food security with the focus on social protection and agriculture – breaking the cycle of rural poverty. With the recent launch of the Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs), of which “No Hunger” is the second among the 17 [...]
Green Africa Youth Organization partnered Environment 360 in collaboration with Adventure Junkies organised the first ever annual float your boat fundraiser. The event was graciously hosted at the Lakeside Marina Park on Saturday. The initiative was to educate people on sustainable methods of waste management and how to make money [...]