At a press conference facilitated by HELP Foundation Africa on 12th February 2025, the coalition of concerned Nzema people raised concerns about the Petroleum Hub Project (PhuB) Development and made demands for the suspension of the petroleum Hub Project to address concerns relating to due process and community participation rights. Background The Petroleum Hub Development…
The Minister Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah Reiterated his committed to address the Petroleum Hub Development project and also combat Galamsey. He reiterated this commitment to the delegation of Coalition of Concerned Nzema Youth. On Wednesday 12th February 2025, a delegation from the Coalition of Concerned Nzema Youth met Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah at his office at the…
Today, we met with the Fisheries Minister, Hon. Emelia Arthur, at her office to discuss the implementation of the closed season and the Government’s priorities for the fisheries sector. The Minister explained that, at least for this year, artisanal fishers will be exempted from the closed season as part of a broader strategy to review…
The Pro Environment Africa joined in the commemoration of the 2025 Wetlands Day and organized a Webinar on 7th February 2025 to discuss critical issues on wetlands and climate resilience. Below are the key issues discussed by the discussants: Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, is the acting CEO of Ghana’s Environmental Protection Authority, the Former…
In the Commemoration of the World Wetlands Day marked every year February 5, Pro Environment Africa, a Civil Society Organization based in Ghana organized a Webinar Meeting round-up the event. Held on the 7th February, 2025, the Webinar brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss the critical role of wetlands in Ghana’s ecosystems, food security,…
Fisheries stakeholders on the Fisheries Alliance platform have welcomed Prof. Benjamin Betey Campion on his appointment the Executive Director of Ghana’s Fisheries Commission. Fisheries stakeholders on the Fisheries Alliance platform have welcomed Prof. Benjamin Betey Campion on his appointment the Executive Director of Ghana’s Fisheries Commission. The stakeholders indicated their commitment to work with him…
World Wetlands Day was celebrated globally on 2nd February 2025 under the theme Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future. Mr. Kyei Kwadwo Yamoah, the Executive Director of HELP Foundation Africa and also the convenor for Fisheries Alliance and the CSOs National Platforms on SDG 14 in a statement on the World Wetlands Day explained that…
World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on February 2nd. It was first observed in 1997 and aims to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands for both the environment and humanity. The day highlights the critical roles that wetlands play, including protecting coastlines against natural disasters like storms and tsunamis. The 2025 World Wetlands Day…
