September 20
Ghana: Curb Air Pollution to Boost Public Health
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has called for concerted efforts among stakeholders to curb the increasing levels of air pollution in the Greater Accra Region to protect… Read more »
September 03
Ghana: Cape Coast, Elimina Residents React to Water Shortage Situation in Communities
Residents in Cape Coast and Elmina in the Central Region have complained about the water situation in their various localities, stating that the situation was alarming. Read more »
September 04
Ghana: Smoke From Wood Fuel Poses Health Risks'
The Sekyere South District Health Promotion Officer, Mr Joseph Asore, says exposure to smoke poses significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups like pregnant women. Read more »
September 02
Ghana: Fight Against Galamsey Must Be Won!!
Today, the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) reports that illegal mining activities (galamsey) along the Pra River in the Central Region is making it almost impossible for it to extract… Read more »
August 27
Ghana: Akosombo Dam Spillage - Gh¢200m Released for Resettlement Project
The government has made available GH¢200 million for the resettlement of households in the Tongu areas of the Volta Region affected by the spillage of the Akosombo Dam. Read more »
August 21
Ghana: Dr Bawumia Promises to Protect Environment - If Elected President
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged his commitment to implementing measures to protect the environment if elected… Read more »
August 19
Ghana: Bagree Dam Spillage Today - Residents Urged to Take Precautionary Measures
Residents along the banks of the White Volta River have been admonished to take precautionary measures as the annual spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso is expected to… Read more »
August 07
Africa: Paris Swim Session Cancelled for Fifth Time Over Pollution
Paris 2024 organisers cancelled training for open water swimming on Tuesday because of pollution in the River Seine. Read more »
Ghana: Garcc Organises Clean-Up in Korle Klottey Municipality
The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council yesterday organised a clean-up in the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly. Read more »
August 08
Ghana: Ghana Receives $155m WB Support to Restore Degraded Coastal Areas
Ghana has received a total of $155 million to help restore the country's degraded coastal areas. Read more »
July 11
Ghana: Israel Embassy Sponsors Planting of 1,111 Tree Seedlings in Chipa Forest
The Israeli Embassy in Ghana has sponsored the planting of 1,111 trees in the Chipa Forest Reserve in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region as part of the Green… Read more »
July 04
Africa: Csir, Environment Ministry Mark Africa Renaissance Day in Accra
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment and Science (MESTI), yesterday marked the African Scientific… Read more »
July 03
Ghana: Forestry Commission Calls for Stiffer Punishment for Persons Who Violate Forestry Laws
The Deputy Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission (FC), Nyadia Suleman Nelson has called for stiffer punishments for persons who violate laws protecting the country's forest. Read more »
June 20
Ghana: Accra's Toxic Air - Open Waste Burning Takes a Toll On Public Health
Life has been challenging enough for Francis Takyi, a mobile phone repairer who relies on a crutch to get around because of a congenital leg condition. But for close to a year the… Read more »
June 13
Ghana: Govt Allocates Gh¢741m for Water, Sanitation Mgt
Government has allocated GH¢741.05 million for water and sanitation management for the 2024 fiscal year, Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr Alexander Ampabeng, has disclosed. Read more »
June 12
Ghana: Let's Emulate IFRC's Assistance to Fight Climate Change
Ghanaian Times deems it appropriate to commend the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) for allocating US$1 million to support locally-led… Read more »
June 10
Ghana: Check Negative Human Behaviour to Preserve Environment!!
The Ghanaian Times supports President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's call for a collective effort in sustaining the gains made under the 'Green Ghana Project' (GGP) over the last… Read more »
June 07
Ghana: Govt Committed to Improving Water Supply Infrastructure - Sanitation and Water Resources Minister
The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has reaffirmed the government's dedication to improving water supply infrastructure plants in the country. Read more »
June 06
Ghana: Ghanaians Urged to Protect Environment for Greener, Safer, Better Future
Ghana yesterday commemorated World Environment Day to press home the need to adopt sustainable land management practices to protect the planet for greener, safer and better future… Read more »
June 05
Ghana: CBG to Green Ghana With 60,000 Tree Seedlings
Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has offered to sponsor the re-forestation of the degraded 125-acre Southern Scape Forest at Mpraeso in the Eastern Region. Read more »
June 04
Ghana: Take Environmental Cleanliness Seriously... CEO of Safewings Investments Limited Urges Ghanaians
The Chief Executive Officer of Safewings Investments Limited, Dr Richard Atuahene has called on Ghanaians to take environmental cleanliness seriously because the environment… Read more »
May 27
Ghana: 5th Edition of School Sanitation Solutions Challenge Launched in Accra
The Fifth edition of the School Sanitation Solutions (Triple S) Challenge aim to influence children to become sanitation conscious and agents of change was on Wednesday launched in… Read more »
May 24
Ghana: Geag Worried Over Mining in Beleaguered Forest Reserves
Ghana Environmental Advocacy Group (GEAG) has reiteratedits firm opposition to the Minerals Commission's issuance of licenses to companies to mine in the country's already… Read more »
May 23
Ghana: National Chief Imam Urges Public to Participate in Tree Seedling Planting
At least 10 million assorted tree seedlings will be planted this year beginning from June 7, as part of Green Ghana Day (GGD) initiative, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the… Read more »
May 17
Africa: At Africa Media Convention Prioritise Advocacy On Climate Change ...to Support Efforts in Mitigating Impact - Chief of Staff
Media practitioners in Africa have been challenged to prioritise advocacy on climate change and other environmental crises to support efforts to mitigate their impacts. Read more »