Tag: sustainable livelihoods
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New Game Reserves Set to Reshape Rural Life in Tanzania
Introduction: A New Era for Tanzania’s Rural Landscape Tanzania is expanding its network of game reserves, a move that observers say could redefine rural life across the country. The initiative aims to balance conservation with sustainable livelihoods, inviting local communities to actively participate in wildlife management, tourism, and ecosystem stewardship. As large swaths of savannah…
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Stronger, sustained action against galamsey threat: GMA urges government
GMA Calls for a Renewed Push Against Galamsey The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has sounded a clarion call for stronger, sustained action against the country’s galamsey crisis. In a communique issued at the conclusion of its 67th Annual General Conference, the medical body underscored that illegal mining is not only an environmental catastrophe but also…
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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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Illegal Mining Crackdown: Forestry Commission Urges Tough NAIMOS Action
Overview: A Call for Stronger Measures The Forestry Commission of Ghana has intensified its call for a tougher, more coordinated response to illegal mining, following clashes in Hwidiem that raised concerns about law enforcement, environmental damage, and community safety. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elikem Kotoko underscored the urgency of empowering the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations…