Project Goal: The project aims to harness and amplify indigenous knowledge that has been accumulated over generations within these communities. By bridging the gap between traditional wisdom and modern science, the project empowers participants to make informed decisions regarding crop selection, irrigation, land management, and disaster preparedness. As a result, the project directly contributes to reducing vulnerability to climate-related shocks and fosters long-term resilience within these communities.
Project Location:Cape Coast North, Agona East and Mfantseman Municipal.
Target Group: Local farmers
Project Description
The project, “Mobilizing Community Indigenous Knowledge for Climate Resilience in Ghana” spearheaded by Climate Change Advisors Ghana (CCAG), addresses a critical need within farming communities in the central region of Ghana. As climate change accelerates, these communities face escalating challenges that threaten their agricultural livelihoods, food security, and overall well-being. Erratic weather patterns, prolonged droughts, increased flooding, and unpredictable growing seasons are significantly disrupting traditional farming practices, causing crop failure, loss of income, and heightened vulnerability among community members.
The project, is a collaborative initiative that blends indigenous knowledge with modern climate science to address climate change impacts in farming communities. Led by Climate Change Advisors Ghana (CCAG), the project is expected to be extended to districts like Agona East and Mfanteman Municipal, after its initial launch in Abrafo, a farming village in the Cape Coast North District.
The initiative’s approach involves a multi-stakeholder engagement strategy. Local farmers, community leaders, climate experts, and CCAG work together to identify community-specific challenges, leveraging traditional wisdom and scientific insights to design adaptable solutions. Workshops and training sessions are organized to facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity-building, empowering participants to implement climate-resilient practices.
The project sets out to engage approximately 3000 direct participants from various farming communities in three districts (Cape Coast North, Agona East and Mfantseman Municipal). These participants will be equipped with practical skills, resources, and strategies to effectively navigate the challenges posed by climate change. The initiative’s collaborative approach ensures that solutions are grounded in local realities, making them more likely to be adopted and sustained over time. The project is coordinated by Dr. Samuel Ofori, a Director at CCAG and a lecturer at the School of Agriculture, University of Cape Coast – Ghana.
Funding Organization: Climate Change Advisors Ghana
Project Goal: To protect the biodiversity of the Kalakpa Wildlife Reserve by using high-technology forest surveillance cameras to deter illegal activities and obtain valuable data on the wildlife population.
Project Location
The Kalakpa Wildlife Reserve is located in the southeastern part of Ghana, about 120 kilometres northeast of the capital Accra and about 30 kilometres south of the Volta regional capital, Ho. The reserve covers an area of about 325 km2. The Kalakpa Reserve has a spectacular combination of forests on the hills found in the middle of the reserve and along rivers and grasses on the plains of the reserve.
The Kalakpa Reserve abounds with the following animals; red-river hog, buffalo, bushbuck, waterbuck, kob, oribi, black duker, grey duker and red-flanded duker. The common monkeys found are baboons, patas monkeys, green monkeys, spot-nosed monkeys, and black and white colobus.
Despite the high biological diversity, the ecological integrity of the Kalakpa reserve is increasingly been threatened by human activities. The destruction of the reserve through illegal logging, poaching, human-induced wildfire, illegal charcoal production and other destructive human activities have heightened concerns over the current exploitation rates.
Project Description
The Kalakpa Wildlife Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot located in the Volta Region of Ghana, home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, including endangered species like the African elephant, leopard, and pangolin. Unfortunately, the reserve is under constant threat from illegal logging and poaching, which are leading to the destruction of habitats and endangering wildlife populations. The project seeks to protect the Kalakpa Wildlife Reserve from these threats by using high-technology forest monitoring and surveillance equipment.
The project involves the installation of high-tech surveillance cameras throughout the reserve. These cameras will be strategically placed in areas that are most vulnerable to illegal activities, including entry points and areas with high animal traffic. The cameras will be equipped with advanced features, such as motion sensors, night vision, and infrared capabilities, to detect and capture any illegal activities that take place in the reserve. The footage captured by the cameras will be transmitted to a central monitoring station in real time, where trained personnel will be on standby to respond to any alerts.
In addition to the cameras, the project will also employ other high-tech equipment, such as drones and GPS trackers, to monitor the reserve more effectively. The drones will be used to conduct aerial surveys of the reserve, providing valuable data on the condition of the forest cover and the movements of wildlife populations. GPS trackers will be attached to animals to monitor their movements, helping to identify areas where poaching is most prevalent.
To ensure the success of the project, the team will work closely with local communities and law enforcement agencies to raise awareness of the importance of the reserve and the need to protect it. The project will also provide training and employment opportunities to local people, who will be involved in the monitoring and maintenance of the equipment. Overall, the project aims to provide a sustainable solution to the threat of illegal logging and poaching in the Kalakpa Wildlife Reserve.
Specific objectives
- To deter and detect illegal logging and poaching activities in the Kalakpa Wildlife Reserve by installing high-tech surveillance cameras in strategic locations.
- To improve the monitoring efficiency of the reserve by using drones and GPS trackers to conduct aerial surveys and track wildlife movements.
- To provide real-time monitoring of the reserve by transmitting footage captured by the surveillance cameras to a central monitoring station.
- To investigate the population of diverse wild animals in the reserve.
- To ensure a sustainable solution to the threat of illegal logging and poaching by involving local communities in the monitoring and maintenance of the equipment.
- To raise awareness among local communities and law enforcement agencies of the importance of the Kalakpa Wildlife Reserve and the need to protect it.
- To provide training and employment opportunities to local people involved in the monitoring and maintenance of the equipment.
- To safeguard the diverse array of flora and fauna in the region for future generations.
Funding Organization: Climate Change Advisors Ghana
Project Goal: To restore the degraded vegetation and mitigate the effects of climate change by planting one million trees in the next five years.
Project Description:
Ghana has been experiencing the degradation of its natural vegetation over the years, which has contributed to climate change. The Plant-a-tree project aims to restore and conserve the country’s depleted vegetation and mitigate the effects of climate change through the planting of 1 million indigenous and endangered tree species in degraded areas across all 16 regions of Ghana within the next five years. The project seeks to engage and mobilize communities nationwide by recruiting 10,000 volunteers and establishing partnerships with local organizations, schools, and government agencies to support its implementation. The project will also raise awareness and promote education on the importance of trees in mitigating climate change and ecosystem restoration by reaching at least 500,000 people through targeted campaigns and outreach programs. Additionally, the project will establish at least 10 tree nurseries nationwide in collaboration with local communities and conduct regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project and document best practices and lessons learned for future project implementation and scaling up.
Specific Objectives
- To plant 1 million trees across Ghana within the next five years, targeting degraded areas in all 16 regions of the country.
- To engage and mobilize communities nationwide to participate in the project, recruiting at least 10,000 volunteers and establishing partnerships with local organizations, schools, and government agencies to support the project’s implementation.
- To raise awareness and promote education on the importance of trees in mitigating climate change and ecosystem restoration nationwide, reaching at least 500,000 people through targeted campaigns and outreach programs.
- To establish at least 10 tree nurseries nationwide in collaboration with local communities, training them on sustainable tree planting and management techniques to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project.
- To conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of the project’s impact on the environment and local communities nationwide, documenting and disseminating best practices and lessons learned for future project implementation and scaling up.
Funding Organization: Climate Change Advisors Ghana
Project Goal: To encourage and empower students to take action on climate change and become advocates for environmental sustainability.
Project Description: The Climate Action Club project is a student-led initiative that seeks to inspire a culture of environmental stewardship and sustainability among young people. It is also aimed at raising awareness about climate change and promoting sustainable practices among students, teachers, and staff in second-cycle schools in Ghana. Through a range of activities and initiatives, the club aims to inspire and empower students to take action on climate change, both at school and in their personal lives. Climate Change Advisors Ghana (CCAG) is committed to making a positive impact on the environment and inspiring a culture of environmental sustainability among the youth of Ghana.
Specific objectives
- Educating students about climate change and its impact on the environment, including the causes, consequences, and potential solutions.
- Encouraging students to take action to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt sustainable practices, both at school, in their personal lives and their communities.
- Providing opportunities for students to develop leadership and teamwork skills through organizing and implementing climate action initiatives.
- Building a sense of community and shared responsibility among students, faculty, and staff around climate action and sustainability.
- Fostering a culture of innovation and creativity by encouraging students to come up with new and creative solutions to environmental challenges.
- Developing partnerships with local community organizations, businesses, and government agencies to support and amplify the impact of climate action initiatives.
Funding Organization: Climate Change Advisors Ghana
