Ghana’s journey into nuclear energy exploration began in 1957, shortly after gaining independence, as part of the nation’s broader ambition to develop its energy sector. The first concrete steps toward nuclear power came in 1961 with the initiation of the Kwabenya Nuclear Reactor Project, marking the beginning of Ghana’s nuclear agenda. From 1981 to 2001, […]
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Civil Society Organizations in the country have been encouraged to be actively involved in discussions on surrounding its plans to explore nuclear energy. In a meeting with a visiting group of CSOs from across the continent and Europe, participating organizations were given insights what the situation is for countries that have adopted the technology. In […]
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Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse has been appointed the Acting Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Authority. This is the first after the status of the state agency was changed from an agency to authority.
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The third and final part explores issue related to fair representation and transparency.
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Following the appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Marfo, former MP for Oforikrom Constitiency to the position of Director of Climate Change for West and Central Africa Regions of Global Parliament, some members of parliament have added their voice to calls for government to pay attention to efforts on climate action. The bipartisan call comes on the back of a strong leadership Dr. Marfo showed wile he was a member of the house.
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Just Compensation and Thorough Engagement – A Case of Sanzule and Ewoyaa The issue of just compensation remains a key in discussions on natural resource governance. Civil society organizations (CSOs) like Friends of the Nation, Wassa Communities Affected by Mining (WACAM), and Youth in Natural Resources and Environmental Governance (Youth-NREG) have consistently advocated for compensation […]
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President John Dramani Mahama has named Green Transition as part of an announcement of a new set of ministries. This has created a new Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
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Ahead of the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, Dr. Emmanuel Marfo voluntarily opted to be out of the 9th election by sitting it out. This meant his time has come to an end. Following this, however, he has been appointed Director of the Climate Parliament for the Western and Central African Regions. Members of the 9th Parliament took some time to congratulate him on his appointment and in the process eulogized his good works while in the house.
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In this three part series, I observe some of the issues that have stood out in my engagements on subject matters related to natural resources governance in Ghana. These lessons will hopefully guide our efforts in 2025.
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Parliament of Ghana has passed The Environmental Protection Bill 2024. This changes the status of the Environmental Protection Agency to an Authority.
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