AERC Marks World Environment Day with Community Dialogue on Environmental Action in Gbetsile.
Goshen/Gbetsile, Kpone Katamanso Municipality — Alliance for Empowering Rural Communities (AERC) commemorated World Environment Day 2026 with a community dialogue aimed at strengthening local action on
Leaving No One and No Place Behind: Why Waste Pickers Must Be Included in Ghana’s and Africa’s Waste Management Future
As Ghana and other African countries pursue cleaner cities, circular economies, and more sustainable urban development, one truth must remain central: waste pickers are not
The Energy We Need, The Future We Want: Advancing SDG 7 and SDG 9 in Ghana
Every day in Ghana, we see small moments that remind us why the energy transition matters. It could be a child studying with a flickering
The Answers Are Already Growing: How Nature-Based Solutions Can Drive Sustainable Progress in Ghana
Throughout the country, environmental pressures are becoming increasingly difficult to overlook. Flooding disrupts cities after brief rainfall, heatwaves intensify, forests shrink, water bodies decline, and
A Sanctuary Under Strain: The Monkey Crisis at Shai Hills and the Case for Smarter, Nature-Led Conservation
Shai Hills Resource Reserve has always offered a unique window into Ghana’s natural heritage. Located just outside Accra, it is one of the few places
Communities on the Frontlines: Why Local Voices Must Lead Ghana’s Climate Decisions.
Ghana’s climate crisis is no longer a distant threat, it is a daily reality for millions. From unpredictable rainfall in the north to coastal erosion
AERC CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE GOVERNMENT ACTION TO REPEAL EXECUTIVE INSTRUMENTS ENDANGERING GHANA’S FOREST RESERVES AND COMBAT ILLEGAL MINING.
The growing crisis of illegal mining, known as “galamsey,” continues to wreak havoc on Ghana’s environment, public health, and economy. Galamsey activities, driven by unregulated