AGP Executive Report

Flood & sanitation response: Ashaiman NADMO says flood mitigation hinges on drain desilting, waste control and community sensitisation, while Keta Municipal Assembly plans to reintroduce Town Councils to push hygiene and curb open defecation. Flood risk governance: NADMO Director urges chiefs to protect flood-prone lands, and Twifo Praso NADMO warns against selling waterlogged areas that worsen rainy-season disasters and cholera risks. Climate & resilience planning: GMet proposes upgrading GMet into a Ghana Meteorological Authority with stronger powers to issue official severe weather warnings and improve early warning systems. Water sector capacity: Ghana Water Ltd inaugurates the Governing Council of the Ghana Water Institute to lead training, research and professional development for the West African water workforce. Illegal mining crackdown: NAIMOS reports 263 anti-galamsey operations, 354 arrests and 110+ excavators seized, as leadership hands over continue. Forests & enforcement: Forestry Commission condemns a mob attack on a timber checkpoint facility in Kintampo. Environment education: Rights of Nature Ghana Movement runs workshops across teacher colleges to teach nature’s rights and build future environmental stewards. Land & building safety: GhIE urges building designs to be approved by recognised built environment professionals, with compliance oversight to prevent collapses. Gold policy: Ghana plans to ban export of unrefined gold by 2030 and build an assay/refining lab to boost value from Ghana’s gold. Community wildlife heritage: Ave Dakpa’s crocodile sacred site story highlights how tradition can protect wildlife and support eco-tourism. School safety & hygiene: Kpone-Katamanso MCE condemns cattle invasion of a school, and World Vision/Unilever support menstrual hygiene for adolescents in Bawku West to improve attendance.

Coastal Floods & Climate Risk: A new study says climate change is making once-rare coastal floods far more likely, with extreme sea-level events now about 12 times more probable than before. Weather Watch: GMet warns thunderstorms and heavy rain from Nigeria and Benin into Ghana, raising flash-flood risk in low-lying areas and places with poor drainage. Accra Flood Response Under Scrutiny: Parliamentarians are pushing for flood-resilient national planning, stricter urban enforcement, wetland/mangrove restoration, and accountability beyond emergency cleanups. Sanitation & Waste Moves: The Local Government Minister backs stronger solid-waste management, while Savelugu is partnering with an Italian firm for a waste-to-energy treatment plant. Flood Mitigation Tools: Interior Minister Muntaka says 70 seized excavators will be handed to NADMO for nationwide desilting. Mining Governance Shift: Lands Minister Armah-Kofi Buah says mining licences will require district committee recommendations, aiming to curb environmental damage from galamsey. Forests & Youth: A youth forestry report highlights young Africans driving restoration and agroforestry, but facing barriers like land access and financing. Health & UHC: The Vice-President stresses that Ghana’s universal health coverage depends on deploying the right mix of health workers to underserved areas.

Flood Response & Urban Sanitation: Zoomlion, NADMO and partners have started a 3-day clean-up and desilting drive in Accra’s flood-prone spots (Roman Ridge, Mallam, Paloma, Circle, Kaneshie, GBC) to clear drainage channels and reduce June flooding risks. Climate & Community Action: Climate experts at a Ho workshop urged behaviour change and stronger community participation, highlighting practical options like afforestation, reforestation and agroforestry. Water Supply Recovery: Ghana Water Ltd says repairs at the Barekese Water Treatment Plant’s transmission pipeline are complete, restoring production for Kumasi and nearby communities. Forest Economy & Tree Planting: Forestry Commission says private firms are running plantations inside forest reserves for timber and carbon credits, as Ghana pushes the 2026 Tree for Life target of 30 million seedlings. Mining, Transparency & Jobs: Chamber of Mines reports gold’s near-10% GDP contribution and record 2025 revenue, while GHEITI and the Chamber plan to measure how much mining profit the state actually keeps. Wildlife Crime: Guinea arrested four alleged traffickers and seized dried seahorses and shark/ray fins, underscoring West Africa’s role in illegal marine wildlife trade. Food & Livelihoods: Fisheries Commission urges Ghanaians to expand aquaculture to cut fish imports, while poultry stakeholders warn cheap imports are squeezing local producers.

Flood Response & Urban Planning: President Mahama has ordered NADMO and other agencies to prepare a comprehensive flood assessment after recent Accra flooding, pointing to illegal construction, blocked waterways, poor sanitation and indiscriminate dumping as key drivers. Sanitation & Waste Management: The Greater Accra push continues as the Local Government Minister directs MMDCEs to equip environmental health officers, while stakeholders cite Ghana’s waste treatment infrastructure gains and call for more landfill and final disposal support. Weather Watch: GMet warns more rains may fall later today, urging people in saturated, flood-prone areas to stay alert and avoid danger zones. Local Enforcement: Greater Accra authorities say they will intensify action against unauthorised developments and waterway encroachment following building collapses, floods and fires. Climate Policy & Youth: The Energy Commission’s renewable energy challenge backs climate resilience skills, while Bono’s Sunyani Adolescents Parliament model is expanding student civic leadership. Food Security Pressure: Peasant farmers demand a six-month rice import ban to protect local producers amid unsold stock.

Mining & Environment Policy: Ghana’s long-awaited mining law overhaul is moving to Parliament after Cabinet clearance, with a revised Minerals and Mining Act (Act 703) and a new National Mining Policy aimed at tougher oversight, stronger environmental protection, and better community engagement. Flood Risk & Accountability: President Mahama has ordered NADMO and other agencies to prepare a detailed presentation on Ghana’s flooding, including identifying blocked waterways and human activities that worsen disasters, after Accra’s recent floods. Sanitation & Waste: A new report argues Accra’s flooding is worsened by clogged drains and waste, while another story shows a waste collector arrested for dumping refuse into a drainage channel in Tema. Climate Resilience for Farmers: TEMBO Africa is piloting Germination Index Insurance in Northern Ghana to protect smallholder farmers from erratic rainfall impacts on seed germination. Livestock & Poultry Insurance: WACPAW is calling for a national livestock and poultry insurance scheme after floods reportedly killed large numbers of birds and wiped out farmers’ livelihoods. Trees & Reforestation: “Tree for Life” activities continue, including a presidential tree inspection in Nkawie and renewed calls for communities to plant and protect trees. Ocean Governance: Ghana’s Fisheries Minister urged more equitable, science-driven ocean governance at the Neptune Forum in Paris, highlighting threats to fish stocks and marine biodiversity. Cocoa Support: Afarinick distributed 400,000 improved cocoa seedlings in Volta to expand sustainable cocoa farming as weather uncertainty weighs on prices. Health Access: Telecel Ghana Foundation’s Healthfest screened about 400 residents in Konongo for major conditions and supported NHIS registration.

Flood Relief & Sanitation Pressure: Stanbic Bank Ghana donated GH¢400,000 in flood and fire relief items to NADMO, as Accra’s blocked drains and viral refuse videos keep reigniting the sanitation debate. Climate Education & Attitude Change: The EPA marked World Environment Day with school sensitisation and calls for better waste management, tree planting and biodiversity protection. Tree-Planting vs Urban Livestock: Prof. Chris Gordon warned that roaming animals can destroy new trees, saying tree campaigns must be paired with community coordination and livestock control. Flood Governance Push: E-WANF urged President Mahama to declare a state of emergency in flood-prone areas and strengthen enforcement against building on waterways. WASH for Universal Access: World Vision Ghana signed an MoU with four Upper East districts to expand Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services by 2030, including a “Drinking Water Sustainability Fund.” Climate Stress on Food Systems: Reports highlight how El Niño risks plus rising temperatures could worsen weather shocks for agriculture, while Proforest warns climate change is already cutting Ghana cocoa incomes. Galamsey Accountability: GLOMEF Ghana challenged NAIMOS nearly a year after launch, saying illegal mining remains widespread and needs stronger, impartial action.

Mining Governance: Ghana’s Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah says the era of unlimited renewals of mining concessions is ending, and he also launched a cooperative mining scheme for Akyem Kotoku to push responsible, community-led mining with better recovery tech and land/water restoration. Waste & Flood Risk: Accra’s AMA fined 13 sanitation offenders during National Sanitation Day, as stakeholders call for a shift away from landfill dependence toward engineered waste treatment and sustainable funding to avert a looming waste crisis and worsen flooding. Climate Diplomacy: Ghana took the floor at Bonn climate talks for the African Group of Negotiators, urging stronger adaptation, finance and governance as El Niño risks rise. Oceans & Fisheries: World Oceans Day coverage highlights Ghana’s push for marine protection, with HELP Foundation urging action against overfishing, pollution and illegal fishing to protect livelihoods and the blue economy. Health & Environment: Telecel Ghana Foundation planted 10,000 trees (43,000 total) and ran free health screenings in Konongo; DENSTAR also launched a €11m dengue vaccine push for sub-Saharan Africa. Trade & Digital Growth: ECOWAS trade officials met in Accra as private sector groups complained about stalled implementation, while MTN showcased MTN Ads to help SMEs reach customers with targeted digital marketing.

Floods & Urban Planning: Accra’s flooding is spreading beyond old hotspots, with JoyNews’ Probe pointing to planning gaps, wetland encroachment and drainage failures behind the recurring disasters. Climate Action & Trees: Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah says Ghana will keep pushing climate mitigation through Tree for Life, with stronger post-planting care and monitoring. Illegal Mining & Water: A Lake Bosomtwe restoration push is under threat from galamsey and encroachment, while calls keep growing for tougher enforcement. Health & Safety at Work: Midwives and nurses are demanding justice after an assault on a Tema midwife, as health workers also protest KATH CEO suspension—while the Health Ministry urges staff to return and says emergency care rules must be followed. Food Safety: World Food Safety Day coverage highlights Ghana’s food safety gaps, with WHO estimates showing unsafe food’s huge toll. Local Transport & Environment: DACF and Wahu Mobility launch an electric motorcycle pilot for districts to improve field service delivery and reduce fuel burdens. Media Freedom: President Mahama reiterates Ghana’s commitment to press freedom and warns against misinformation, as GJA honours press institutions.

Climate Action Watch: The EPA says the planet “is no longer negotiating” as floods and extreme heat worsen, blaming attitudes like dumping waste into drains and building on waterways. Flood Governance: Government reiterates long-term action after heavy rains, while NADMO officials point to silted drainage, rising runoff from cleared vegetation, and wetlands “sold” instead of protected. World Environment Day, Local Focus: Oheneba Poku Foundation warns illegal mining and encroachment threaten Lake Bosomtwe’s restoration gains, urging urgent protection of buffer zones. Extractives Oversight: Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah says mining concession renewals will face tougher scrutiny, with companies required to show compliance before approvals. Media Freedom: The GJA World Press Freedom Day Honours Night saw calls for stronger protection of journalists and responsible reporting as misinformation grows. Healthcare Safety: KATH turmoil continues as the Minority criticises CEO suspension as a symptom of the wider “No Bed Syndrome,” while Tema Community 22 Polyclinic faces renewed calls for a national policy to protect nurses and midwives. Digital Resilience: Telecel warns Ghana’s telecoms are losing millions to daily fibre cuts and vandalism, threatening connectivity and daily services.

World Environment Day & climate warning: Ghana marked World Environment Day with calls for urgent climate action as the EPA warned the planet is “no longer negotiating,” pointing to flooding, heat and poor waste practices as human-made drivers of disaster. Floods as a governance failure: The Frimpong-Manso Institute and voices on Newsfile say recurring June floods won’t end with seasonal panic; they blame weak enforcement, blocked drainage, and building on waterways and wetlands. Ada East blamed on human activity: NADMO said most Ada East disasters, including flooding and fire outbreaks, are preventable and linked to encroachment on wetlands and obstruction of natural water flow. Accra relief and enforcement: Tema West Municipal Assembly distributed flood relief and warned it will demolish unauthorised structures on wetlands and Ramsar sites. Tree for Life momentum: Volta launched Tree for Life at Taviefe SHS, while UBIDS reported 70% seedling survival and urged wider planting and restoration. Health & environment link: A World Environment Day sensitisation pushed “Green Clubs” in schools, tying environmental protection to public health. Menstrual hygiene safety debate: A feature raised concerns about chemicals in sanitary pads, urging safer products beyond access campaigns. Healthcare disruption: KATH doctors declared an indefinite strike over the CEO suspension, adding pressure to an already strained emergency system.

Anti-IUU Fishing Push: West Africa steps up action against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, with the Dakar Declaration driving more cooperation, surveillance and community involvement. Floods & Governance: Commentators say Ghana’s recurring floods are a leadership and accountability failure, not just weather, as residents again report disruption and blame weak enforcement. Environment Action on the Ground: Government and partners kick off the 2026 Tree for Life push targeting 30 million seedlings, while communities like Drobonso hold World Environment Day tree planting to build climate resilience. Waste & Waterways Warning: The Christian Council urges Ghanaians to stop indiscriminate dumping, especially near waterways, linking human behaviour to environmental harm. Mining Future Debate: Calls continue around Gold Fields’ lease renewal and broader mining rights, with renewed pressure to align mining with host communities and environmental rules. Health & Safety at Facilities: A midwife assault case heads to court, and KATH doctors begin an indefinite strike over the CEO suspension—both spotlighting safety and governance in healthcare. Digital Health with AI: WHO, UNDP and Japan-backed support launches an AI health programme aimed at climate-sensitive disease alerts and stronger, ethical digital health systems. Diaspora & Jobs: Ghana’s diaspora is urged to invest in the 24-hour economy and export-led growth, with Mahama also visiting Ghanaian-owned businesses in the UK.

Biodiversity & Trade: Germany signals direct funding support for WASCAL’s Climate Change Action Now (CCAN) in Ghana, as Accra’s recent floods underline the need to turn climate research into action. Reforestation Push: Telecel Ghana plants 10,000 seedlings for World Environment Day, adding to 43,000 trees planted in five years, while Northern Region targets 150,000 trees under the 2026 Tree for Life drive and Cape Coast joins the same national effort. Flood Risk & Accountability: NADMO and Zoomlion launch a 12-week “No Do No Do” campaign to curb waste dumping that blocks drains, as Accra residents continue to face recurring, human-made flooding. Water & Infrastructure: Kumasi residents brace for a Barekese Water Treatment Plant shutdown (June 9–11) for critical pipeline repairs. Health & Safety: Ghana’s “No Bed Syndrome” remains a crisis, and the GHS condemns the assault of a midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic, renewing calls to protect healthcare workers. Climate Finance & Jobs: Ghana’s investor confidence story gets a boost from President Mahama’s London remarks on structural recovery, while tree and sanitation efforts aim to support resilience and livelihoods.

Sports & Tourism: Ghana’s Black Star Balloon Tour was launched to boost patriotism and tourism, with traditional leaders backing it as a way to unite communities through sport. Environment in Schools: Keta’s NCCE and Forestry Commission planted 200 trees (mahogany and palm) in basic schools under the Tree for Life push for World Environment Day. Heat & Health: A BBC report says England will use palm-cooling tech at the 2026 World Cup as venues face dangerous heat, alongside FIFA hydration breaks. Air Quality & Health: A feature highlights how poor air quality is worsening asthma for children, with families facing repeated hospital visits and heavy costs. Forestry & Charcoal Controls: Ghana recorded 952,000 cubic metres of timber production in 2025, while Savannah’s minister ordered MMDAs to pass by-laws with penalties to curb commercial charcoal production. Flooding & Urban Planning: Commentaries warn Accra’s recurring floods need a smarter, integrated approach (including ideas like Malaysia’s SMART Tunnel) rather than repeated clean-up and demolition. Healthcare Access: 37 Military Hospital opened Ghana’s first Philips helium-free 1.5T MRI and expanded diagnostics via a public-private partnership, with free scans for eligible patients for a limited period. Workplace Safety in Health: GRNMA and NARM-GAR condemned the assault of a midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic and called for stronger security and national protections for healthcare workers. Child Survival Concern: A global report says progress in newborn and child survival has slowed, putting many countries at risk of missing UN targets.

Plastic & circular economy: Accra’s AMA has signed a binding feedstock deal with Numatter Recycling Technologies (NRTL) for Ghana’s first industrial-scale plastic-to-fuel pyrolysis plant, targeting over 100 tonnes of plastic waste daily and turning it into petrol, diesel, kerosene and activated carbon. Waste-to-jobs: A separate report flags a landmark recycling push to turn plastic waste into fuel, with plans to create 1,500 jobs. Climate risk: An Oxford study names Ahmedabad, Nagpur and Madurai among the world’s most heat-vulnerable cities, and notes Ghana among countries with high heat-risk scores. Illegal mining pressure: On World Environment Day, the Frimpong-Manso Institute calls for urgent, uncompromising action against galamsey, warning of threats to forests, water, food security and climate resilience. Mining governance: At WAMPEX in Accra, Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah reassured investors Ghana will not nationalise mines, stressing stable legal certainty and value-for-economy assessments. Water & sanitation: Tano North commissions WASH facilities (boreholes and toilets) for thousands in four communities, boosting safe water and school sanitation. Early learning: The Education Ministry scales play-based learning across public kindergartens nationwide, training about 30,000 teachers to improve early literacy and numeracy.

Plastic & Jobs: Accra’s first industrial-scale plastic pyrolysis push is moving from promise to implementation, with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly signing a feedstock deal to supply 100 tonnes of plastic waste daily—projected to create about 1,500 jobs across collection, sorting and plant operations. Flood Risk & Planning Enforcement: Ada East District says about 70% of buildings lack permits, warning that structures on waterways and flood-prone areas face demolition as enforcement tightens to cut disaster risks. Extreme Weather: GMet links Accra flooding to a rainstorm drifting in from Nigeria, stressing that poor drainage and rapid urbanisation often worsen impacts even when rainfall totals aren’t extreme. Agriculture for Self-Sufficiency: MOFA partners with FarmMate to boost tomato production and processing, targeting 250 acres in Offinso North to reduce import dependence, stabilise prices and cut post-harvest losses. Mining & Environment: The Ghana Chamber of Mines says artisanal and small-scale mining produces about 52% of Ghana’s gold but contributes under 2% of tax revenue, calling for stronger formalisation without crushing livelihoods. E-Waste: An e-waste drive saw hundreds of items donated for refurbishment or recycling, with many residents citing environmental help as their main reason. Water & Safety at Events: FIFA bans reusable water bottles at World Cup venues, directing fans to alternative hydration options. Human Security at Borders: A human security analyst urges calm over Interior’s warning of over 100 unauthorised entry routes along the Volta-Togo border, saying the focus should be on state accountability for who uses informal paths.

Climate & Clean Transport: In Bawku, residents marked World Environment Day with “Ride for Clean Air,” shifting from petrol motorbikes to electric bikes to cut pollution and push local climate action. Forests for Finance: Forestry Commission’s Elikem Kotoko says Ghana’s forests should be treated as investment assets too—linking restoration and REDD+ to climate finance, jobs, biodiversity and better governance. REDD+ Update (Atewa): The World Bank says it’s “modestly satisfied” with REDD+ progress in the Atewa Hotspot Intervention Area, citing community-led conservation and support for cocoa farmers. Air & Reporting Safety: Ashanti GJA and RSF Germany are training journalists for safer, more accurate environmental reporting as mining and galamsey impacts stay in the spotlight. Flooding & Daily Life: Accra commuters report worsening rainy-season hardship—vehicle shortages, traffic and poor road conditions turning commutes into a daily struggle. Electric Mobility Rollout: DACF and Wahu Mobility plan 5,000 smart electric motorcycles nationwide, starting with a pilot for MMDAs to support revenue collection and environmental health work. Mining Certainty: Ghana reassures mining investors amid Gold Fields’ Tarkwa lease renewal debate, stressing stable, predictable rules and “no nationalisation” signals. Cocoa Price Volatility: Cocoa and coffee farmer groups warn persistent market price swings are undermining livelihoods and slowing investment across the value chain. Green Infrastructure at Takoradi: UK-backed PIDG is investing £101m in a ship repair and dry-docking facility at Takoradi Port, with jobs and a new climate-focused project preparation push.