For years, CCAL has championed the sustainable management of water resources to support diverse livelihoods for communities living around forested areas Read more
The community is actively training members to collect reliable information, which can then be handed over to security agencies tasked with combating illegal mining Read more
Marking this year’s International Day of the Forest on March 21, 2026, the Concerned Citizens of Atewa Landscape (CCAL) described the situation as an “existential threat,” warning that the f... Read more
“If urgent and decisive measures are not taken to address the situation, future generations will suffer the consequences of the environmental damage we are witnessing today.” Read more
She stated unequivocally that there is no government programme currently running called “Community Mining” under the NDC government, and therefore any claim that she is blocking such a progr... Read more
The call follows findings from a recent 2025 UESD study on major river bodies, including the Birim, Pra, Ayensu, Bonsa, and Offin rivers, which revealed alarming levels of pollution linked l... Read more
He described it as unfortunate that lives are being lost in the struggle to protect natural resources meant to sustain both present and future generations, stressing that families, including... Read more
According to him, the forest continues to face serious destruction, particularly from illegal mining and other harmful human activities, despite previous government interventions. Read more
Speaking to the media, Hon. Yakubu Mohammed revealed that illegal mining activities were widespread even before he became a Member of Parliament Read more
However, CCAL is equally concerned that while equipment was seized, the individuals behind the operations were neither pursued nor apprehended Read more
These claims are baseless, unfounded, and completely untrue Read more
Acting on intelligence, the NAIMOS task forces raided and secured sites at Anyankyireml, believed to be a legally acquired mining concession belonging to Asanti Gold Cooperation, which had b... Read more
Rev. Mensah stressed that Ghana needs armoured vehicles, trained military personnel, and full security force deployment to confront galamsey. Read more
In a post shared on his Facebook page, President Mahama stressed that protecting the environment is crucial to securing the country’s future Read more
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