Tag: Deforestation
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Ghana Bans Mining in Forest Reserves: A Turning Point for Environmental Enforcement
Ghana has moved to ban mining in forest reserves nationwide, a decisive shift that reverses a 2022 policy framework allowing regulated extraction. The announcement, confirmed by the Ministry of Environment, marks a bold stance on forest protection and signals a new era in environmental enforcement across the country. The ban is intended to curb illegal…
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EU Grants Ghana €2.4 Million to Restore Threatened Forest Reserves
Overview: EU funding targets forest restoration in Ghana The European Union has announced a €2.4 million grant to support four forest restoration projects across Ghana. The initiative comes in response to widespread deforestation driven in part by illegal mining activities, also known as galamsey. By backing on-the-ground restoration, the EU aims to rebuild degraded landscapes,…
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EU grants Ghana €2.4m to revive forests amid illegal mining crisis
Europe supports Ghana’s fight to restore damaged forests The European Union has stepped forward with a €2.4 million grant to Ghana to support four forest restoration projects across the country. The funding, announced amid ongoing concerns about the environmental damage caused by illegal mining and agricultural pressure, aims to accelerate forest recovery, protect biodiversity, and…
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Biomass Data Powers Brazil at COP30 Climate Summit Global
Brazil Sets the Stage for a Biomass-Driven COP30 As COP30 opens in Brazil, the global climate conversation centers on the Amazon—the world’s largest rainforest and a critical climate regulator. The European Space Agency (ESA) has long championed biomass mapping as a key tool for understanding forest carbon stocks. This year, Brazil is positioning itself to…
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COP30 Protest in Brazil: Belem Venue Storm by Activists
Protest at COP30 in Belem: What Happened In Belem, Brazil, a group of protesters armed with batons forced their way toward the COP30 venue, where international officials and climate delegates have been convening to negotiate action on global warming. The incident underscored the high tensions around climate policy and the urgency many activists feel to…
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Brazil’s Oil Wealth Meets Climate Risks at COP30
Brazil’s COP30 Opening Fray: Oil, Forests, and Global Pressure The COP30 climate summit opens amid a paradox that defines the current era: Brazil sits atop vast oil potential while facing rising threats to the Amazon and global climate goals. From the rivers of the Amazon basin to the oilfields on the rims of the frontier,…
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Brazil’s Oil Wealth Meets Climate Pressure as COP30 Opens in the Amazon
Setting the Scene: COP30 Opens in the Amazon The COP30 climate talks open at a moment when Brazil faces a defining tension: the country’s rich oil reserves meet intense pressure to protect the Amazon and accelerate a clean energy transition. In a frontier city near Brazil’s northern coast, communities that rely on river transit and…
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Forestry Commission Urges Tougher Action Against Illegal Miners After Hwidiem Clash
Rising Tensions Between Forestry Officials and Illegal Miners In the wake of a violent clash at Hwidiem, the Forestry Commission has intensified its call for a stronger, more decisive response to illegal mining activities. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elikem Kotoko stressed that if Ghana’s anti-illegal mining framework is to be effective, the National Anti-Illegal Mining…
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Nusantara Forest Damaged by Illegal Mining and Plantations: 13,000 Ha Under Threat
Overview of the Crisis in Nusantara’s Forests Recent findings from Indonesia’s special task force reveal alarming losses in Nusantara’s forest cover. A total of 13,000 hectares have been detrimentally affected, with 4,236 hectares converted into illegal coal mines and 8,338 hectares damaged by unauthorized plantations. The figures underscore a pressing threat to biodiversity, watershed integrity,…
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Illegal Mining and Farming Ravage Nusantara Forest: 13,000 Ha Damaged in a Year
Overview: 13,000 Hectares of Nusantara Forest Compromised The Nusantara forest, a vital expanse surrounding the nation’s planned capital, has suffered extensive environmental damage from illegal activities. An official task force report shows that a total of 13,000 hectares have been affected by illegal mining and unauthorized farming. Specifically, 4,236 hectares were converted into illegal coal…