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 ‎Tree for Life Initiative Creates Over 41,000 Jobs; 30 Million Seedlings Planted — Government Sets New Target for 2026 ‎By Mary Bempah ‎The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to environmental sustainability and economic transformation through large-scale reforestation, describing trees not only as ecological assets but also as critical financial resources. ‎Delivering a speech at the launch of the 2026 edition of the Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative and the commemoration of the International Day of Forests, the Minister highlighted the growing importance of forest conservation in unlocking global climate financing through verified carbon credits. ‎He explained that countries such as Ghana that demonstrate strong commitment to protecting and restoring forests stand to access significant financial flows from international climate funds. ‎“These are not handouts, but payments for essential global servic...

MLNR Engages Stakeholders on Wildlife Act Regulations Story by: Mary Bempah February 17, 2026 The Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Yusif Sulemana, has called on stakeholders to actively participate in the formulation of regulations to operationalise the Wildlife Resources Management Act, 2023. He said the draft Legislative Instrument (L.I.), currently under development, was intended to strengthen wildlife governance, enhance enforcement mechanisms and promote community participation in the management of the country’s wildlife resources. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement, Mr Sulemana underscored the need for an inclusive approach to policy formulation, stressing that effective wildlife management required the input of local communities, traditional authorities, civil society organisations and private sector actors. According to him, the success of the regulations would largely depend on the collective contributions of all relevant actors to ensure that the final doc...

 Vice President Commends Lands Ministry, Urges Stronger Environmental Protection and Inclusive Land Access.  Story by: Mary Bempah The Vice President of the Republic, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has commended the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for what she described as encouraging progress in the management of the country’s lands, natural resources and environmental protection efforts. She said the Ministry’s work was having a direct impact on the lives of Ghanaians and deserved strong support to achieve even greater results. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made the remarks when she led a delegation to engage with the management and staff of the Ministry in Accra. “The story you have shared with us today is a good one, and we believe it can only get better,” she said, describing the briefing as insightful and full of potential for greater national impact. Alignment and national direction The Vice President explained that the visit formed part of broader efforts to ensure al...

 Tech-Powered Change: Social Entrepreneurs Lead the Charge at GSEF 2025 Story by: Mary Bempah The 6th Ghana Social Enterprise Forum (GSEF) was opened in Accra with a strong call for the adoption of technology to accelerate social innovation and entrepreneurship across the country. This year’s forum, held on the theme “Smart Impact: Leveraging Technology to Accelerate Social Innovation,” brought together social entrepreneurs, innovators, policymakers, academics and development partners to deliberate on technology-driven solutions for inclusive growth.  In an interview with the press  Ms Amma Lartey who is a Board Chair and also the CEO of Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh) underscored the critical role of social enterprises in addressing national development gaps such as poverty, inequality and unemployment.  “We are here today to celebrate the work and impact of social entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs with disabilities, and young entrepreneurs across the ...

 ‎The fight against Galamsey: National Task Forces Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Mining.  ‎ ‎Story by: Mary Bempah ‎ ‎Accra, Ghana – October 17, 2025: ‎Ghana’s fight against illegal mining has been stepped up following a joint nationwide operation by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and the Blue Water Guards. ‎ ‎The four-day enforcement exercise, conducted from October 13 to 16, targeted illegal mining activities in the Eastern and Western Regions, leading to the destruction and seizure of heavy machinery, including 12 excavators, 24 pumping machines, and 20 Changfan gold extraction units. ‎ ‎In the Eastern Region, NAIMOS operatives raided illegal sites in Oda Nkwanta, Old Abirem, Kyekyenkun, and the Oboho Forest Reserve, where three suspects were arrested and several pieces of equipment confiscated. ‎ ‎Simultaneously, the Blue Water Guards launched operations in Wassa Agona, Bogoso, Bayeregyia, and Mpohor in the Western Region, destroying ille...

 Ho Selected to Host Ghana’s 41st National Farmers’ Day Celebration Accra, Ghana – October 18, 2025: Story by:Mary Bempah The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced that this year’s 41st National Farmers’ Day Grand Durbar and Awards Ceremony will be held in Ho, the capital of the Volta Region, on Friday, December 5, 2025. Launching the event in Accra, the Minister for Food and Agriculture highlighted the celebration as a major milestone in recognising the dedication, resilience, and patriotism of Ghana’s farmers, fishers, and agricultural workers who continue to drive the nation’s food security and economic growth. Celebrated annually since 1985, the National Farmers’ Day has become one of the country’s most important national events, honouring the contributions of farmers to sustainable development and national progress. Themed “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future,” this year’s celebration focuses on the government’s agenda to achieve self-sufficiency in food producti...