Tag: environmental enforcement
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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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2025 in Review: Joy Prime’s Prime Insight Analyzes a Year of Legal Battles and Economic Shifts
Overview: A year in flux As 2025 draws to a close, Joy Prime’s Prime Insight delivers a comprehensive post-mortem of a year defined by dramatic legal battles, sweeping economic policy shifts, and a renewed crackdown on environmental degradation. The show examines how decisions made in capitals, courthouses, and boardrooms impacted everyday life, from household budgets…
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Influencer Fined for Lighting Fire on K’gari World Heritage Site: What This Means
Incident Overview: Fire on a World Heritage Site Queensland’s environment department confirmed that an influencer was fined $834 after lighting a fire on K’gari, the indigenous name for Fraser Island, a site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In addition to the fire violation, authorities cited a warning for flying a drone over a…
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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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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…