Monthly Archives: March 2014

BY EDMUND SMITH-ASANTE, COPENHAGEN Windmills in Aalborg, Denmark Mr Iver Høj Nielsen, Head of Press, State of Green Consortium, a public-private partnership in Denmark leading in the transition to a green growth economy, has said that Ghana has the potential … Continue reading →

Accra — Illegal mining is posing severe challenges to mining communities in Ghana. The unlawful practice is gradually shifting to restricted forest areas with dire consequences to the environment. Illegal mining is a major source of income for people living … Continue reading →

Ghana has an option to invoke provisions in the contract agreement with the West African Gas Pipeline Authority for its inability to live up to contractual terms to deliver gas to Ghana. But the country stands at a disadvantaged position, … Continue reading →

Accra — THE Vice-Chancellor of the University for Mines and Technology (UMAT), Prof. Jerry Samuel Kuma, has appealed to Sandvik Mining Ghana to avail, its cutting technology and equipment to the university to help train the country’s small-scale miners. He … Continue reading →

PRESS RELEASE The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has launched the revised forest and wildlife policy at Capital View in Koforidua. The first regional launch involved the following regions, namely; Volta, Eastern and Central Region. The revised policy approved … Continue reading →

PRESS RELEASE WaterAid Ghana and its partners, Akuapem Community Development Programme (ACDEP) in its quest to promote Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Health (WASH) for the promotion of public health as well as reducing the outbreak of communicable and other water … Continue reading →

The state of Ghana’s environment  poses great health threat to all. From pollution of water bodies along the Densu river to defaecating into the korle lagoon. These are issues that need to be addressed immediately instead of celebrations whilst still … Continue reading →

Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan says it is important every country, irrespective of influence in the global economy, must show ample commitment to fighting climate change.

At the inaugural address at the 14th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS) on February … Continue reading →

Meet with Solar Project Developers, Independent Power Producers, Financiers, Technology Solutions Providers & Evaluate the Opportunities & Plans for Solar Energy especially in the Commercial Sectors We invite you to join this timely Sub-Saharan Africa Solar Conference 2014 in Accra, … Continue reading →