Ghana: Cross River inches toward carbon credit facility An international forestry monitoring group, Nature Conservation Resource Centre (NCRC) has completed an 11- day study tour of the carbon stock of forest projects in Cross River State in line with the state’s agitatio
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Ghana: EU Take Action On Illegal Logging
The European Delegation in Ghana is working with the Ministry of Forestry and Natural Resources to curb the importation of illegally logged timber from the country to the European market.
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Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change – A Triple Win?Your Royal Highnesses, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Let me begin by expressing the gratitude of all of us here for the leadership of the Netherlands in convening this important conference. It is appropriate that the Netherlands should lead this venture, since you have been a world leader in agricultural research and water management for many years.
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All Our Forests Sit on GoldIt appears Ghana would have some tough decisions to make in the future regarding whether it should allow mining in the country's forest reserves or not. This is because, as explained by Mr.
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GHANA: Forestry officer calls for support in sustainable forestry
Juabeso (W/R), Feb. 26, GNA — The Juabeso District Manager of the Forestry Services Department, Mr. Clement Amo Omari, has stressed the need for a collaborative effort towards forest management and protection.
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Industry players call for focus in forest management
Akyawkrom (Ash), April 28, GNA - Participants at a workshop that sought to define the different roles of stakeholders in Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) have underlined the need for a clear focus in the management of forest resources.
They said it was important to look for efficient and effective ways of protecting the forest resources instead of relying on REDD whose future is not yet known.
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Togo, Nigeria Have Highest Rates of Deforestation, Study Shows
Togo, Nigeria and Ghana have the biggest rates of deforestation out of 65 nations, according to a study described by its authors as the most comprehensive analysis of tropical forests.
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Ghana has the Highest Rate of Deforestation
A study, described by its authors as the most comprehensive analysis of tropical forests, has disclosed that Ghana has the highest rate of deforestation, out of 65 nations, apart from Togo and Nigeria. The illegal act of felling trees has become one of the commonest offences in Ghana today, some culprits are caught by the law, the fortunate ones are never caught, while others are sometimes deliberately let go by guardians of the law.
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Tropical countries fail to bring social, environmental benefits – ReportTropical countries that seek a share of billions of dollars of climate finance in return for protecting their forests risk creating strategies that fail to bring social and environmental benefits.
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 This report provides insight into Ghanaian statutory and case law and its potential implications for REDD+.
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Ghana's Forestry Commission (FC) has revealed that a Review Committee is being set up for upward review of the country's Timber Rights Fee (TRF), popularly known as timber fees meant for the state. Since 2005, the commission has not revised the TRF, necessitating the review.
TRF is rent that timber companies pay for their concessions annually. When the TRF is reviewed upwards, more revenue will be earned from the numerous timber companies operating in Ghana.
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Multi-Billion Dollar Climate Change Fund Hits BarrierPlans for a multi-billion dollar fund to help developing countries, including Ghana, to deal with climate change hit a big snag last week, when the countries could not agree on the format of the fund.
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Transparency Report Card urges stakeholders to ensure tranparency in forest managementThe 2010 Annual Transparency Report Card has recommended to stakeholders to lend support in ensuring transparent and accountable forest governance in the management of Ghana’s natural forest resources for present and future generations.
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The importance of the domestic timber trade for FLEGT and REDDropenbos International would like to invite you to an informal networking event on 23 November 2011, to learn about the practical dilemmas of regulating domestic timber markets.
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Deliberating REDD+ institutions and governance in AfricaDeliberating REDD+ institutions and governance in Africa, Olufunso Somorin, Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Wageningen University, the Netherlands
Is REDD+ possible in Africa?
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Forest Communities in Burkina Faso, Ghana and DRC to Benefit From Dedicated CIF Grant (AfDB)In the coming year, pilot countries of the Climate Investment Fund's (CIF) "Forest Investment Program" (FIP), including Burkina Faso, Ghana and the Democratic Republic of Congo, can expect to see additional support for their REDD+ activities in the form of a Dedicated Grant Mechanism for Indigeno
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Safeguard Measures in the Redd Readiness ProcessA National Consultation and Participatory Working Group has been constituted to incorporate the Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) into Ghana's Reduction of Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) Readiness Preparatory Plan (R-PP).
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Depleting of Forest in Ghana worrying – MinisterMr Mike Hammah, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, on Tuesday expressed concern about the rate at which the country’s forest was depleting and said Government needed to update laws on forest and natural resources.
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Forestry Sector Policy Review UnderwayGhana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is currently reviewing one of the sector's major policies the 1994 Forest and Wildlife Policy.
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Guyana’s sustainable forestry use gains int’l recognition – Ghana forestry team visitsA Technical team from Ghana visiting Guyana met with Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Persaud to learn more about its Chainsaw Milling Project funded by the European Union and implemented by the Forestry Training Centre Inc., with oversight by the Guyana’s Forestry Commiss
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Japan Backs Ghana’s Forest Preservation Scheme With $7.8mThe Japanese government is providing 7.8 million dollars to finance a special training programme on Geographical Information System and forestry inventory-taking under Ghana’s forest preservation programme.
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Enhancing Adaptation of Forests and People in Africa-Development of Pilot Cases for Selected Forest Ecosystems in Ghana and Malawi
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Ghana: Turning the Back On Forest Revenue Loses
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Ghana: Eight Million for Reducing Deforestation in Ghana
There are indications that the country could be benefitting from an eight million Cedi (GHC8 million) monetary support from the Embassy of Switzerland for the implementation of anti-deforestation initiatives in Ghana.
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Investment guide to 'triple win' from locally controlled forestryA detailed discussion between investors and forest rights-holders, have resulted in new guidance for investments that can create a 'triple win' of returns for investors, livelihood security for local communities and protection for forests.
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Ghana To Get $50m For Sustainable Management Of Forestshana and Burkina Faso have received endorsement of their far-reaching plans for sustainably managing their forest sectors as part of their goals for climate-resilient economic development.
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Ghana government approves new forest, wildlife policyThe Cabinet of the Ghana government has approved a revised forest and wildlife policy to enable the country to consolidate and maximise benefits derived from products and services of the forest and wildlife sector.
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