In the transition to clean energy, minerals have become as vital as oil. Copper is essential for powering electric grids, while cobalt and lithium are key components in batteries. Manganese enhances the strength of steel and alloys that support modern infrastructure, and lime, derived from limestone, helps stabilize soil in Read more…
Across Ghana’s river valleys and floodplains, thousands of men and women spend their days panning, digging, and washing for gold. Known locally as galamsey, this form of alluvial mining, which extracts gold from sediments along rivers and streams, has become both a lifeline and a growing environmental concern. Rivers carry Read more…
Ghana is at a pivotal moment in its mineral history, one that could shape its economic future for the next century. Following over a hundred years of gold mining, the discovery of commercially viable lithium deposits in the Central, Western, and Volta Regions signals a new era of opportunity. Often Read more…
I first met Mohammed Ukasha Tiibu in 2016 during a volunteer event, and since then, we’ve developed a close friendship and have collaborated on various projects, including organising multiple youth events. Mohammed grew up in the small farming town of Atebubu, located in the Bono East Region, approximately 400 km Read more…
| Engineer Ukasha Tiibu Mohammed Ghana is currently facing a significant challenge: its infrastructure design and planning system is in disarray. Urban centres across the country are plagued by both natural and man-made disasters, including devastating floods, crippling traffic congestion, and deteriorating structures. This crisis has far-reaching consequences that Read more…
In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), comprising 17 interconnected targets aimed at tackling global issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and sustainable development by 2030. Globally, the SDGs have fostered cooperation and mobilized resources to address pressing challenges, driving progress in areas like education Read more…
Image Credit: @UNISNairobi The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has announced the cancellation of the Regional Climate Weeks because of a significant funding shortfall. This decision has raised concerns about the impact of global climate action and the disproportionate effect on indigenous and minority communities. However, it Read more…
Climate change has become an integral part of media coverage, necessitating journalists’ involvement in reporting and writing about it. The significance of climate change science underscores the importance of journalists in writing this information accurately. However, similar to any subject, there are common mistakes and potential pitfalls that journalists in Read more…
Sudan’s Gene Bank of Plant Genetic Resources, located in Wad-Madani, Gezira State, houses over 15,000 accessions to diverse plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. It faces an existential threat due to a devastating civil war that erupted in April 2023. Sudan is within a region of crop diversity for Read more…
Uganda, as with many other nations, is faced with the challenges posed by climate change, energy insecurity, and environmental degradation. To confront these issues effectively, it is important for Uganda to pass a comprehensive renewable energy law. Such legislation would champion the adoption of renewable energy sources, diminish reliance on Read more…