Parks, wildlife, conservation, the coast.
The Minerals Income Investment Fund, in partnership with the Forestry Commission and supported by Zijin Golden Ridge Ghana, has commissioned a five-year project to restore 50 hectares of degraded forest at the Subri River Forest Reserve in Sekyere Krobo, Western Region, as part of its Environmental, Social and Governance Biodiversity Reforestation Project.
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The Minerals Income Investment Fund, in partnership with the Forestry Commission and supported by Zijin Golden Ridge Ghana, has commissioned a five-year project to restore 50 hectares of degraded forest at the Subri River Forest Reserve in Sekyere Krobo, Western Region, as part of its Environmental, Social and Governance Biodiversity Reforestation Project.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
A UN report found that ecosystem restoration efforts have reached 252 million hectares across 149 countries and generated over one million green jobs, though the UN says progress remains insufficient to meet 2030 targets to reverse nature loss. The report warns governments must significantly increase restoration efforts and more than quadruple annual investment, estimating that scaling up restoration financing could create as many as 32 million additional jobs worldwide by 2030.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Climate Rights International warns that oil exploration, mining, and large-scale commercial activities could undermine the DRC's Kivu-Kinshasa Green Corridor, a major conservation and economic development initiative announced in 2025. The organization calls for permanent bans on logging and oil/gas, mining restrictions, and protections for environmental activists and local communities against forced displacement.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Green Africa Youth Organization and Accra Metropolitan Assembly held a roundtable to secure government and funder commitment to Accra's plan to cut methane emissions from waste by at least 30 percent by 2030, primarily through converting organic waste into compost and biogas rather than landfill disposal.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority has given Empire Cement Ghana Limited 30 days to submit a plan to relocate its cement grinding and bagging facility from the Densu Delta Ramsar Site, reaffirming a Closure Notice from September 14 and warning of sanctions under the Environmental Protection Act if operations resume unauthorised. The directive follows years of regulatory concerns over the facility's proximity to residential communities and environmentally sensitive areas, with environmental assessments finding large-scale cement manufacturing unsuitable for the location due to public health concerns, flood risks, and heavy vehicle traffic.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana–New Zealand Chamber of Commerce is working to strengthen tourism and business partnerships between Ghana and New Zealand by connecting tourism operators and stakeholders in both countries. The Chamber has signed an agreement with Inter Tourism Expo organisers and is collaborating with the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority to explore cooperation in tourism and other sectors.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Ghana–New Zealand Chamber of Commerce has urged Ghana to adopt a year-round tourism programme similar to New Zealand's, with better coordination among the Ministry of Tourism, Ghana Tourism Authority, and other agencies. He noted that Ghana's tourism activities are currently organised separately by different groups without sufficient coordination, unlike New Zealand which maintains continuous tourism events throughout the year.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Cenpower Generation Ltd removed 600 tonnes of waste from Sega Beach during the fourth edition of its annual KIPP Clean Project, a coastal cleanup initiative launched in September 2023 to tackle shoreline pollution and protect marine ecosystems. The exercise involved employees, residents, the Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly, and waste management partners.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The ANEG Foundation launched a climate awareness and tree-planting initiative at Amedeka on October 23, 2026, with 35 participants planting fruit seedlings including pawpaw, mango, lime and soursop. The foundation plans periodic monitoring of the seedlings and aims to extend the initiative to other communities.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Tourism Authority is engaging stakeholders on a proposed National Animal Welfare Policy to guide treatment of wild animals kept in captivity at tourist attractions and promote responsible sourcing of animal products by hotels and restaurants, prompted by reports of animal cruelty at some tourism facilities.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minerals Income Investment Fund, supported by Zijin Golden Ridge Limited, Ghana International Bank, and three other financial institutions, has partnered with the Forestry Commission to rehabilitate and restore 50 acres of degraded land in the Subri River Forest Reserve over two years as part of their corporate environmental and social responsibility efforts.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Climate Literacy Portal is providing learning resources to equip young Africans with knowledge to respond to climate change. The platform is being showcased at the Regional Conference of Youth Africa in Accra, where young climate advocates are discussing practical environmental solutions and developing recommendations for policymakers.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority has written to the Minister for Tourism citing difficulties accessing the CEO for consultations on urgent operational matters, raising concerns about decision-making for the 'December in GH' initiative just days after its 2026 launch.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →