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.