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><\/p>\n 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 can block drainage systems, increasing the risk of flooding in urban areas. Moreover, plastics take hundreds of years to decompose, resulting in long-term environmental damage.<\/p>\n Climate Change Advisors Ghana (CCAG) recognises the urgent need to address plastic waste management and promote recycling as a sustainable solution.<\/p>\n The 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. The initiative focuses on reducing plastic waste generation, encouraging proper waste segregation, and fostering a culture of recycling among citizens, particularly within educational institutions and public spaces.<\/p>\n Under the initiative, CCAG distributes clearly labelled and locally crafted wire-mesh recycling bins to selected communities, public areas, university campuses, second-cycle institutions, and basic schools. The initiative also includes awareness campaigns, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement programmes to build the capacity of beneficiaries to manage plastic waste responsibly.<\/p>\n Target Groups:<\/strong><\/p>\n Specific Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n Expected Outcomes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Funding Organization:<\/strong> Climate Change Advisors Ghana<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Project Goal:<\/strong> To enhance the climate resilience of coastal communities by promoting sustainable livelihood diversification through training, capacity building, and community engagement.<\/p>\n Project Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n The 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Recognising the need for climate adaptation, the project promotes sustainable livelihood diversification<\/strong> through practical training, capacity building, and support for alternative income-generating activities.<\/p>\n These activities include:<\/p>\n Target Groups:<\/strong><\/p>\n Specific Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n Expected Outcomes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Funding Organization:<\/strong> Climate Change Advisors Ghana (CCAG)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Project Goal:<\/strong> The project aims to harness and amplify indigenous knowledge accumulated over generations within farming communities. By bridging 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 contributes to reducing vulnerability to climate-related shocks and fostering 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<\/em><\/strong>, spearheaded by Climate Change Advisors Ghana (CCAG), addresses a critical need within farming communities in the central region of Ghana.<\/p>\n The project recognises that farming communities possess valuable indigenous knowledge developed through generations of experience with local ecosystems, weather patterns, farming practices, and natural resource management.<\/p>\n By documenting, strengthening, and integrating this indigenous knowledge with modern climate science, the project seeks to help farmers make better-informed decisions and improve their ability to adapt to changing climatic conditions.<\/p>\n The project focuses on strengthening community knowledge and capacity around climate-resilient agricultural practices, including crop selection, water management, land management, and preparedness for climate-related risks.<\/p>\n Specific Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n Funding Organization:<\/strong> Climate Change Advisors Ghana<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Project Goal:<\/strong> The project aims to protect and preserve the Kalakpa Wildlife Reserve by strengthening forest monitoring and wildlife protection through the use of modern surveillance technologies. By combining high-tech monitoring systems with community participation and collaboration with relevant authorities, the project seeks to combat illegal logging and poaching, safeguard biodiversity, and promote the long-term conservation of the reserve.<\/p>\n Project Location:<\/strong> Kalakpa Wildlife Reserve, Volta Region, Ghana.<\/p>\n Target Group:<\/strong> Local communities, conservation authorities, law enforcement agencies, wildlife personnel, and local people involved in monitoring and maintaining the project equipment.<\/p>\n Project Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Kalakpa Wildlife Reserve is a biodiversity-rich protected area located in the Volta Region of Ghana. The reserve supports a diverse range of flora and fauna and plays an important role in conserving Ghana\u2019s natural ecosystems. However, it faces threats from illegal logging, poaching, habitat destruction, and other unauthorised activities.<\/p>\n The Wildlife Reserve Monitoring and Surveillance Project, implemented by Climate Change Advisors Ghana (CCAG), seeks to address these threats through the deployment of high-technology forest monitoring and wildlife surveillance equipment.<\/p>\n The project involves the installation of high-tech surveillance cameras at strategic locations throughout the reserve. These cameras will be positioned in areas considered vulnerable to illegal activities, including entry points and locations with high levels of animal movement. The cameras will be equipped with advanced features such as motion sensors, night vision, and infrared capabilities to detect and capture illegal activities, particularly during periods of limited visibility.<\/p>\n Footage captured by the cameras will be transmitted to a central monitoring station, where trained personnel can monitor activities and respond to alerts.<\/p>\n In addition to surveillance cameras, the project will utilise drones and GPS tracking technology to strengthen monitoring across the reserve. Drones will be used to conduct aerial surveys, providing information on the condition of the forest cover and supporting the monitoring of wildlife populations and their movements.<\/p>\n GPS trackers will be attached to selected animals to monitor their movements and generate information that can help identify areas where wildlife may be particularly vulnerable to poaching.<\/p>\n The project also recognises the important role of local communities in protecting the reserve. CCAG will work closely with local communities and law enforcement agencies to raise awareness of the importance of the Kalakpa Wildlife Reserve and the need for its protection.<\/p>\n Local people will also be provided with training and employment opportunities related to the monitoring and maintenance of project equipment.<\/p>\n Through the integration of technology, wildlife monitoring, community participation, and collaboration with relevant authorities, the project seeks to provide a sustainable approach to addressing illegal logging and poaching while contributing to the long-term protection of the Kalakpa Wildlife Reserve and its biodiversity.<\/p>\n Specific Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n Funding Organization:<\/strong> Climate Change Advisors Ghana<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Project Goal:<\/strong> To restore degraded vegetation and contribute to climate change mitigation by planting one million indigenous and endangered trees across Ghana within five years.<\/p>\n Project Location:<\/strong> All 16 regions of Ghana, with a focus on degraded areas requiring vegetation restoration.<\/p>\n Target Group:<\/strong> Local communities, volunteers, schools, local organisations, government agencies, and other stakeholders involved in tree planting, environmental education, and ecosystem restoration.<\/p>\n Project Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ghana has experienced significant degradation of its natural vegetation over the years, contributing to biodiversity loss, environmental degradation, and increased vulnerability to the effects of climate change.<\/p>\n The Plant a Tree Project, implemented by Climate Change Advisors Ghana (CCAG), seeks to contribute to the restoration and conservation of Ghana\u2019s depleted vegetation through large-scale tree planting and community engagement.<\/p>\n The project aims to plant one million indigenous and endangered tree species in degraded areas across all 16 regions of Ghana over a five-year period. By prioritising indigenous species and degraded landscapes, the project seeks to support ecosystem restoration, improve vegetation cover, protect biodiversity, and contribute to climate change mitigation.<\/p>\n A key component of the project is the mobilisation and participation of local communities. The project will recruit at least 10,000 volunteers and establish partnerships with local organisations, schools, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to support tree planting and related activities.<\/p>\n These partnerships will help strengthen community ownership and encourage long-term participation in environmental conservation.<\/p>\n The project will also undertake awareness and environmental education campaigns to promote understanding of the importance of trees and healthy ecosystems in addressing climate change and supporting sustainable communities. Through targeted campaigns and outreach programmes, the project aims to reach at least 500,000 people across the country.<\/p>\n To support the availability and sustainability of planting materials, the project will establish at least 10 tree nurseries nationwide in collaboration with local communities. Community members will receive training in sustainable tree planting, nursery management, and tree care practices to improve the survival and long-term management of planted trees.<\/p>\n Regular monitoring and evaluation will form an important part of the project. Progress and environmental impacts will be assessed throughout the implementation period, while lessons learned and best practices will be documented to inform future tree-planting initiatives and support the potential scaling up of successful approaches.<\/p>\n Through large-scale tree planting, community mobilisation, environmental education, nursery development, and ongoing monitoring, the Plant a Tree Project seeks to contribute to a greener, more resilient Ghana and support the restoration of the country\u2019s natural ecosystems for present and future generations.<\/p>\n Specific Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n Funding Organization:<\/strong> Climate Change Advisors Ghana<\/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>\n
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A 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>\n
A 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>\n
Illegal 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>\n
Dr. 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>