Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

2026-07-092026-07-31

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July 2026
23 JulJoy Online
… According to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, wetlands provide numerous ecological and environmental benefits, including: Flood attenuation and stormwater storage, groundwater recharge and replenishment, natural filtration and purification of water and protection of biodiversit …
Urban Flooding in Ghana: Examining the role of planning authorities
10 JulJoy Online
… Ghana became a signatory to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1988, which placed the Sakumo Ramsar Site under the protection and management of the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission in 1999, making the Sakumo Ramsar Site a protected wetland of global ecological impor …
I’ve never authorised sale of lands within Sakumor Ramsar Site – Nungua Mantse
9 JulJoy Online
… Ghana became a signatory to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1988. The Sakumo Ramsar Site was placed under the protection and management of the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission in 1999, making it a protected wetland of global ecological importance. …
Forestry Commission seeks Nungua Traditional Council support to protect Sakumo Ramsar site

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Urban flooding in Ghana linked to planning violations and wetland encroachment

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Flooding in major Ghanaian cities including Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tema, and Kasoa is driven partly by man-made factors such as violations of planning regulations, weak development control, and encroachment on wetlands and natural drainage channels. Experts argue that while climate change and unpredictable rainfall have intensified flood risks, planning authorities and regulatory agencies bear responsibility for protecting environmental assets that serve as natural flood defences.

23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

Urban flooding in Ghana linked to planning violations and wetland encroachment
Flooding in major Ghanaian cities including Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tema, and Kasoa is driven partly by man-made factors such as violations of planning regulations, weak development control, and encroachment on wetlands and natural drainage channels. Experts argue that while climate change and unpredictable rainfall have intensified flood risks, planning authorities and regulatory agencies bear responsibility for protecting environmental assets that serve as natural flood defences.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

Nungua Mantse denies authorising land sales in Sakumo Ramsar Site
The Nungua Mantse has stated he has never authorised the sale of any land within the Sakumo Ramsar Site and remains committed to supporting the Forestry Commission in protecting the wetland. The statement came during a consultative meeting between the Forestry Commission and the Nungua Traditional Council to strengthen collaboration in safeguarding the site against encroachment.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

Forestry Commission seeks traditional support for Sakumo wetland protection
The Forestry Commission has engaged the Nungua Traditional Council to help protect the Sakumo Ramsar Site from illegal encroachment by estate developers and private individuals. The Nungua Mantse pledged full support, with the Commission stressing the wetland's ecological importance for flood control, water retention, and biodiversity conservation.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →