TRACKING OF THE KEY ACTIONS BY THE NDC GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS GALAMSEY IN GHANA FROM JANUARY TO OCTOBER 2025.
Kyei Kwadwo Yamoah, Executive Director of HELP Foundation Africa
Kyei Kwadwo Yamoah, Executive Director of HELP Foundation Africa
Kyei Kwadwo Yamoah, Executive Director of HELP Foundation Africa
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…
Mr. Kwadwo Kyei Yamoah, the Executive Director of HELP Foundation Africa, addressing journalists in Accra expressed that affected communities and Environmentalists are frustrated over the lack of law enforcement regarding the illegal mining activities. He described GALAMSEY situation as an emergency and called on the government to enforce the laws against galamsey without delay. He explained…
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…
Kyei Kwadwo Yamoah, Executive Director of HELP Foundation Africa
Kyei Kwadwo Yamoah, Executive Director of HELP Foundation Africa
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 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…
By: Kwadwo Kyei Yamoah, Executive Director: HELP Foundation Africa (+233 244817020) kkyeiyams@gmail.com Ghana’s 2026 Budget, themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation,” takes several commendable steps to combat illegal mining (galamsey), a crisis threatening water security, forests, and livelihoods. The 2026 Budget contains many positive, concrete measures to fight galamsey: stronger enforcement (NAIMOS &…