A lecturer at the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Dr Fatima Eshun, has called for the cessation of all mining operations in the country, adding that those involved must resubmit their license application.
The recent upsurge in illegal mining menace in Ghana has led to the destruction of waterbodies, degrading land, impact on food and water security, health, international trade, and national security.
Dr Eshun is advocating for the establishment of a technical committee made up of the academia, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), technocrats and traditional authorities to review these applications.
These recommendations are contained in a report put together by NGO, Greenleaf after a deliberative workshop in September 2024 to consider diverse perspectives and chart a way forward.
The workshop was organized by Greenlead in collaboration with the Institute for Development-Ghana (ID-Ghana), and the Center for Environment, Natural Resources and Sustainability (CENS Africa).
It was moderated by Founder of Greenlead, Mercedes Asamani and has inputs from seasoned panellists from academia, government, media, civil society organizations, industry, ‘galamseyers’, young environmental activists, and members of the general public. A special mention to Clement Abaidoo,Edem Srem-Sai, Dr. Fatima Eshun, Adomako Kissi, Dr. Kojo Ahiakpa, Ing. Wisdom Edem Gomashie (PgGhIE), and . Daniel Afari.
Below is a copy of the full report:
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