Project Goal:<\/strong> To reduce plastic pollution and promote a culture of recycling and environmental sustainability through the provision of recycling bins and awareness creation across educational institutions and communities in Ghana.<\/p>\n Project Description:<\/strong> Plastic waste pollution has become a significant environmental challenge in Ghana, contributing to flooding, land degradation, marine pollution, and health hazards. Improper disposal of plastic waste leads to blocked drainage systems, increasing the risk of flooding in urban areas. Moreover, plastics take hundreds of years to decompose, leading to long-term environmental damage. Climate Change Advisors Ghana (CCAG) recognises the urgent need to address plastic waste management and promote recycling as a sustainable solution. Target Groups<\/strong><\/p>\n Specific Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n Expected Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n Funding Organization:<\/strong> Climate Change Advisors Ghana Project Goal:<\/strong> Project Summary:<\/strong> <\/div><\/p>\n Target Groups:<\/strong> Specific Objectives:<\/strong> <\/div><\/p>\n Expected Outcomes:<\/strong> <\/div><\/p>\n Funding Organization:<\/strong> Climate Change Advisors Ghana (CCAG) Project Goal: <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n Project Location:<\/strong>Cape Coast North, Agona East and Mfantseman Municipal.<\/p>\n Target Group:<\/strong> Local farmers<\/p>\n Project Description<\/strong><\/p>\n The project, “Mobilising 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. Funding Organization:<\/strong> Climate Change Advisors Ghana
\nThe Zero Plastic Waste Initiative is a national environmental campaign spearheaded by Climate Change Advisors Ghana (CCAG) to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainable waste management practices across Ghana. This initiative focuses on reducing plastic waste generation, encouraging proper waste segregation, and fostering a recycling culture among citizens, especially within educational institutions and public spaces.
\nThe Initiative, by CCAG, aimed at reducing plastic waste pollution and promoting environmental sustainability through responsible waste management. Under the initiative, CCAG is distributing clearly labelled and intricately designed, locally crafted wire mesh recycling bins to selected communities, public areas, university campuses, second-cycle institutions (senior high schools), and Basic Schools. The initiative also includes awareness creation campaigns, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement programs to build the capacity of beneficiaries to manage plastic waste responsibly.<\/p>\n\n
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CCAG \u2013 Plastic waste collection site<\/span><\/a><\/div>The CCAG team, together with the staff of CCTU, following the presentation of plastic waste collection bins.<\/span><\/a><\/div>Dr. Stephen Agyefi Mensah receives the donation on behalf of CCTU.<\/span><\/a><\/div>Plastic waste collection bins designed and produced by CCAG.<\/span><\/a><\/div>CCAG team at UCC to donate plastic waste collection bins<\/span><\/a><\/div>Mr. Peter A. Doh, Senior Policy Analyst and Co-founder of CCAG, presenting plastic waste collection bins to staff of UCC<\/span><\/a><\/div>The CCAG team, led by Dr. Samuel Ayeh Ofori, met with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and other senior staff of UCC.<\/span><\/a><\/div>Students making use of the plastic waste recycling bins on the\u00a0CCTU\u00a0campus<\/span><\/a><\/div>Emptying of recycling bins for transport to the plastic waste\u00a0collection\u00a0site<\/span><\/a><\/div>Students making use of the plastic waste recycling bins on the\u00a0CCTU\u00a0campus<\/span><\/a><\/div>A section of students attending the World Environment Day symposium at CCTU.<\/span><\/a><\/div>Students making use of the plastic waste recycling bins on the\u00a0CCTU\u00a0campus<\/span><\/a><\/div>Plastic waste bin in active use on\u00a0campus<\/span><\/a><\/div>Dr. Samuel Ofori, a Senior Lecturer at UCC and Director of Research and Programs at CCAG, addressing CCTU students on the impact of plastic pollution during the World Environment Day symposium held at the CCTU campus.l<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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\nThe goal of the project is to enhance the climate resilience of coastal communities by promoting sustainable livelihood diversification through training, capacity building, and community engagement.<\/p>\n
\nThe Coastal Climate Resilience for Sustainable Livelihoods<\/em><\/strong> project is a strategic initiative by Climate Change Advisors Ghana (CCAG) designed to build the adaptive capacity of coastal communities vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The project targets fisherfolk and other coastal residents whose traditional livelihoods are increasingly threatened by rising sea levels, coastal erosion, unpredictable weather patterns, and declining fish stocks.
\nRecognising the urgent need for adaptation, this project seeks to promote sustainable livelihood diversification<\/strong> through practical training, capacity-building, and support in alternative income-generating activities. These include:
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\nCoastal community members, particularly fisherfolk, women, youth, and marginalised groups.<\/p>\n
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\nA section of participants during the community engagement session.<\/span><\/a><\/div>CCAG held a discussion with a group of fishermen.<\/span><\/a><\/div>One of the participants has initiated grasscutter rearing as a livelihood activity.<\/span><\/a><\/div>Grasscutter rearing venture initiated by some project beneficiaries.<\/span><\/a><\/div>A visit to a participant who has successfully started a poultry business.<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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\nA participant asking the project team a question<\/span><\/a><\/div>A participant contributing some suggestions at a meeting with the project team<\/span><\/a><\/div>A section of participants at a stakeholders engagement<\/span><\/a><\/div>Dr Samuel Ofori, Director at CCAG addressing some stakeholders during the stakeholder engagement in Abrafo<\/span><\/a><\/div>CCAG personnel delivered a lecture on climate change adaptation measures to local farmers.<\/span><\/a><\/div>A local farmer shared how excessive rainfall negatively impacts farm yield.<\/span><\/a><\/div>A local rice farmer appeals to the government and NGOs for support in agricultural education.<\/span><\/a><\/div>CCAG personnel engaging in a discussion with local farmers.<\/span><\/a><\/div>A maize farmer shared his thoughts on the challenges posed by uncertain rainfall patterns.<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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\nFunding Organization:<\/strong> Climate Change Advisors Ghana
\nIllegal lumbering at the Kalakpa Forest Reserve<\/span><\/a><\/div>Confiscated wooden logs by the Ghana Forestry Commission patrol team<\/span><\/a><\/div>A poacher caught at the Kalakpa Forest Reserve, He poached two Monkeys and a Deer<\/span><\/a><\/div>A section of the Ghana Forestry Commission patrol team at the illegal lumbering site in the Kalakpa Forest Reserve<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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\nFunding Organization:<\/strong> Climate Change Advisors Ghana
\nDr. Samuel Ofori planting a tree at the Holy Child School<\/span><\/a><\/div>Dr. Samuel Ofori demonstrating tree planting to students<\/span><\/a><\/div>Head girl of Holy Child School involved in tree planting<\/span><\/a><\/div>A student watering the planted trees<\/span><\/a><\/div>Students discussing the need to plant more trees<\/span><\/a><\/div>Patron of the Global Warming Club, Holy Child School, Rev. sister Gifty Abane planting a tree<\/span><\/a><\/div>The CCAG team, together with staff and students of CCTU, participated in a tree planting exercise on World Environment Day at the CCTU campus.<\/span><\/a><\/div>A CCTU lecturer participated in the campus tree planting exercise.<\/span><\/a><\/div>