Also known as: WRC
Water Resources Commission — organizes educational initiatives on water management and environmental protection, including an inter-school quiz competition for World Water Day.
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Business & Financial Times
… Also addressing the gathering, Deputy Director and Head-Tano Basin at the Water Resources Commission, Dr. …
Newmont Ahafo North reinforces climate resilienceBusiness & Financial Times
… He further cited data from the Water Resources Commission indicating that more than 60 percent of the country’s water-bodies have been polluted by illegal mining activities. …
Green finance ambitions risk failure – ESSThe Ghanaian Times
… Oteng Ababio noted that key institutions such as metropolitan assemblies, traditional authorities, the Forestry Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Water Resources Commission all played important roles in land management, but weak coordination among them had c …
Old flood control methods ineffective • Dredging drains, partial demolitions inadequate – Prof. Oteng-AbabioJoy Online
… Bruce-Vanderpuije said Ghana has laws like the Water Resources Commission Act, EPA Act and Public Health Act, but enforcement is failing. …
Illegal dumpsite washed into Weija Lake after floods, raising public health fearsJoy Online
… The session closed with the research team acknowledging the IGC’s Ghana office for funding the project, and the Minerals Commission, Water Resources Commission and community-supported mining organisations that participated in the study.
New study identifies key reforms needed for sustainable community miningJoy Online
… Others included the Ghana Statistical Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Ghana Health Service, Water Resources Commission, Ghana Irrigation Development Authority, Ghana Standards Authority, and the National Disaster Management Organisation.
GMet proposes Authority status under new legislative frameworkJoy Online
… Over the years, collaborations involving the Oheneba Poku Foundation, the Asante Kingdom through the Manhyia Palace, the Water Resources Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Forestry Commission, A Rocha Ghana, Community Resource Management Areas (CREMAs), th …
World Environment Day: Oheneba Poku Foundation bemoans illegal mining impact around Lake BosomtweThe Ghanaian Times
… The Network urged improved performance by the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) in meeting rural water targets, and enhanced regulatory effectiveness by the Water Resources Commission. …
GWJN outlines policy recommendations to transform water access, governanceJoy Online
… Senior Representatives from the UNDP, Water Resources Commission, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Forestry Commission were also present. …
AC4NCA unveils strategic plan to advance Nature-based solutions in AfricaThe Chronicle
The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has intensified efforts to promote water conservation and environmental stewardship among young people through an inter-school quiz competition organized in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region to commemorate World Water Day 20 …
Water Resources Commission marks world water day with schools’ quiz competitionNewmont Ahafo North Mine held a tree-planting and clean-up exercise in Abrobaa to mark World Environment Day, reaffirming its commitment to land reclamation, water stewardship, biodiversity conservation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction as part of its climate resilience efforts.
21 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Newmont Ahafo North Mine held a tree-planting and clean-up exercise in Abrobaa to mark World Environment Day, reaffirming its commitment to land reclamation, water stewardship, biodiversity conservation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction as part of its climate resilience efforts.
21 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Speakers at Ghana's Environmental Sustainability Summit 2026 warned that illegal mining and environmental degradation could undermine the country's green finance agenda and carbon market frameworks. Experts argued that businesses must prioritize environmental sustainability as core business strategy rather than charity, citing Ghana's estimated two percent annual deforestation rate.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A University of Ghana professor has called for a fundamental change in flood management strategy, arguing that existing measures such as dredging drains and partial demolitions are ineffective. He advocates for stronger institutional coordination, strict enforcement of planning regulations, wetland protection, and landscape restoration to address root environmental and governance challenges rather than symptoms.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An unauthorised refuse landfill site containing municipal, industrial, and e-waste with heavy metals was washed into Weija Lake during Wednesday's floods, posing a threat to about 80% of Accra residents who depend on the lake for drinking water supplied by Ghana Water Company Limited.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Researchers have presented findings from a study on Ghana's Community Mining Scheme, evaluating its benefits since 2019 and identifying policy and practice changes needed. The research, conducted by teams from the University of Derby and University of Mines and Technology, surveyed 500 CMS miners and interviewed regulators and miners to assess the scheme's impact and challenges.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has proposed a new legislative framework to transform itself into the Ghana Meteorological Authority, with expanded regulatory powers to license meteorological operators, establish standards, and become the sole official source of national severe weather warnings and public safety alerts.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Oheneba Poku Foundation has raised concerns about illegal and unsustainable mining activities (galamsey) around Lake Bosomtwe in the Ashanti region, citing vegetation destruction, soil erosion, ecosystem disturbance, and encroachment on buffer zones critical for protecting water quality and ecosystem stability. The foundation stressed that the combined effects of illegal mining, land degradation, and weak environmental enforcement pose a significant risk to the sustainability of Ghana's only natural lake.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Water Justice Network, a coalition of civil society organisations, has issued policy recommendations to transform water access and governance, calling on government and the Ghana Water Company to halt disconnections for households unable to pay and to prioritise affordable, universal access to water as a fundamental human right.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action held a high-level gathering in Accra with diplomats, government officials, academics, and development partners to advance nature-based climate solutions across the continent. The Global Lead emphasized that despite Africa's minimal contribution to global emissions, it faces severe climate impacts and possesses rich natural assets including forests and wetlands that should anchor the continent's climate strategy.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Water Resources Commission organized an inter-school quiz competition in Abuakwa South Municipality to commemorate World Water Day 2026, testing pupils' knowledge on water resource management, sanitation, environmental protection, and the dangers of illegal mining. The initiative aims to promote water conservation and environmental stewardship among young people.
6 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
A major stakeholder consultation held at Osino-Saman in Fanteakwa South District, organised under the EU-supported BRACE programme in collaboration with the Concerned Citizens of Atewa Landscape, brought together community members, traditional authorities, environmental advocates, and state regulatory agencies to address ecological threats to the Atewa enclave, particularly from illegal mining and unsustainable extractive activities.
6 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Fish farmers in Ghana have been urged to adopt stronger biosecurity measures and vaccination practices as disease outbreaks such as Streptococcus infections and Infectious Spleen and Kidney Necrosis Virus continue to affect aquaculture productivity. A technical training workshop organized by the Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana, Virbac, and the Blue Food Innovation Hub stressed that strict biosecurity practices are the most effective way to reduce disease spread and farm losses.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →