The newly created Western North Region is one of the food baskets of Ghana, as it is noted for producing food crops such as maize, yam, cassava, plantain, rice and cocoyam among others.
Category: Environment & Sustainability
Environmental Unsustainability May Impair Ghana’s Economic Growth-Report
Accra, Ghana//-Environmental unsustainability may impair Ghana’s economic growth, as demonstrated through two economic indicators.
Why is the Circular Economy Key to Achieving Sustainable Growth?
Accra, Ghana//-Current trends in global resource extraction and the rapid pace of consumption growth are incompatible with internationally agreed sustainability targets.
How Climate Insecurity Could Trigger More Conflict in Somalia
Climate change can trigger conflict between farmers and herders in Somalia. Eric Lafforgue/Art In All Of Us/Corbis via Getty Images Andrew E. Yaw Tchie, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs Climate change effects such as droughts, flash floods, erratic rainfall, disruption to the monsoon seasons, strong winds, cyclones, sandstorms, dust storms and increased temperature are being […]
Working Toward a Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented health, economic, and social crisis. It is threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions, increasing poverty and inequality, and reversing development gains.
‘Sacred Forests’ in West Africa Capture Carbon and Keep Soil Healthy
Giant old trees in the rainforest at Campement de Kloto, Missahoe, Agomé in Togo, West Africa. Getty Images Michele Francis, Stellenbosch University In parts of West Africa, patches of forest have been preserved for long periods of time because of their cultural or religious significance. These “sacred forests” are believed to be inhabited and protected […]
Focusing on Africa’s Growth and the Potential of the Blue Economy
Africa is a complex continent. It is an eclectic mix of authoritarian regimes — where leaders have been in power for many decades.
African Presidents, Global Leaders Support Bold Action on Climate Change Adaptation
Abidjan, Ivory Coast/ — In a historic and united show of solidarity for a continent that contributes only 5% to global emissions, more than 30 heads of state and global leaders committed to prioritize actions that help African countries adapt to the impacts of climate change and “build forward better.”
Egypt: African Dev’t Bank Extends €145M Loan to Bolster Railway Safety, Reliability
Abidjan, Ivory Coast//- The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a loan of €145 million to finance reliability and performance upgrades to the country’s rail system under the Egypt National Railways Modernization Project (ENRMP).
New Decisions by Global Conservation Group Bolster Efforts to Save Africa’s Elephants
African forest elephant in the Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of the Congo. Photo by: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Robin Whytock, University of Stirling and Fiona Maisels, University of Stirling Two big decisions have been made in the last few weeks in relation to African elephants that will have major implications for the […]