AGP Executive Report

Nuclear Readiness: Ghana has acquired a nuclear power plant simulator at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission to train operators and strengthen safety preparedness ahead of its nuclear programme. Public Health & Sanitation: WHO/UNICEF report shows only 16% of Ghana’s health facilities met basic sanitation standards in 2025, leaving most facilities short on usable, accessible toilets. Flood Response & Drainage: Zoomlion begins fumigation and disinfection in Western Region flood-affected areas to curb outbreaks; in Kadjebi, a three-hour downpour exposed poor drainage as floodwater ran through homes. Health Security & Medicines: Ghana Medical Trust Fund is exploring local manufacture of cancer and cardiovascular medicines with Atlantic Lifesciences and PharmaNova, aiming to cut import costs. Anti-Corruption Watch: Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition says corruption risks persist despite 2025 gains, warning governance systems remain vulnerable. Maritime Cooperation: Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire will conduct another joint inspection of their maritime boundary to boost security and coordination. Sustainability Reporting: Ghana Stock Exchange launches an updated sustainability disclosure manual ahead of new reporting requirements from 2027. Youth Football Support: GFA expands its bus strategy and reaffirms “Power to the Youth” with structured Colts pathways and support for clubs.

Adolescent Health Access: An endline evaluation of Ghana’s SHARE sexual health project in Saboro (Upper East) found big gains in teens’ knowledge and confidence, but service use still fell—privacy and embarrassment remain barriers. Road Safety & Urban Governance: Civic Sense GH highlights how Accra’s major roads are being turned into markets, with dangerous roadside trading and loading that undermine pedestrian safety and local enforcement. Galamsey & Water Pollution: Methodist Church Ghana renews calls for urgent action against illegal mining, linking it to farmland destruction and polluted water bodies, and urging measurable outcomes beyond slogans. Fisheries Transparency: Ghana is designated a Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) implementing country, boosting public access to marine fisheries information and stakeholder participation. Nuclear Energy Readiness: Ghana says it is prepared for nuclear power as part of its energy mix, stressing the need to build human capacity alongside site studies and regulation. Climate-Smart Farming Trials: KOPIA Ghana monitors greenhouse tomato trials in the Ashanti Region, aiming to improve yields and protect crops from climate shocks. Health Infrastructure: Upper West Regional Hospital gets a GH₵4m expanded renal care unit with new dialysis machines to reduce travel burdens. Youth & Drugs: The Youth Ministry calls for a national push to curb drug abuse, urging coordinated action by government, families and youth. Wildlife Logistics: TAAG Angola transported two lions from Johannesburg to Lagos via Luanda, following strict live-cargo procedures.

Illegal Mining & Flooding: The Methodist Church Ghana urged stronger action on environmental destruction, pointing to recent devastating flooding and the damage from galamsey—polluted water bodies and destroyed arable lands. Gold Traceability & Land Recovery: Ghana Gold Board says it is moving toward state-of-the-art traceability tech to track legally sourced gold, while also working to reclaim degraded forests. Plastic Recycling for Roads: An engineer in Accra is turning discarded plastics into paving blocks mixed with sand, linking waste reduction with urban infrastructure. Community Disaster Preparedness: A PAHCCDEM workshop in flood-prone Alajo trained residents on disaster risk reduction, risk mapping and community risk assessments. Cocoa Farmers’ Uncertainty: NPP organizer Martin Ampim warned that cocoa-growing communities may reject the NDC in 2028 if farmers’ concerns over prices, payments and COCOBOD management aren’t addressed. Public Health & Antibiotic Misuse: A report highlights widespread monthly antibiotic use among women, driven by misinformation, raising alarm over antimicrobial resistance. Mosquito Threats: AMMREN marked World Mosquito Day by calling for more investment in science, surveillance and community protection to tackle evolving mosquito-borne disease risks.

Food Security & Climate Risk: A new report warns the UK is over-reliant on food imports from climate-vulnerable countries, with heat stress already hitting farm workers and key crops like cocoa, coffee, fruit and vegetables. Mining Social License: GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi says mining communities must be treated as development partners and economic shareholders, not “land donors,” as Ghana debates how to run mining with consent. Urban Resilience: Ghana outlines four priority areas to implement the UN New Urban Agenda, including affordable housing, better planning, resilient infrastructure and climate-resilient cities. Food Safety: The FDA faces questions after reports of traders using unapproved chemicals to ripen bananas and plantains; a woman was arrested at Madina Market. Waste & Jobs: GAIA Africa and GAYO launch the Africa Zero Waste Academy to train young people to cut waste, cut emissions and create green jobs. Cocoa Shock: El Niño is flagged as a fresh threat to Ghana’s cocoa recovery and farmer incomes. Mining Governance: The Minerals Commission opens a modern GH¢12.3m Damang office to bring licensing and environmental/safety oversight closer to mining communities. Health Access: Upper West gets a GH¢4m expanded renal care unit with new dialysis machines to reduce travel burdens. Circular Economy Youth Push: Ho’s Circular Economy Office urges youth to turn plastic waste into viable businesses and jobs. Aviation Funding Alert: GMet says GCAA owes it over GH¢50m in statutory payments, raising concerns about outdated equipment and aviation safety.

Illegal Mining Crackdown: The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and media leaders at the National Mining Dialogue urged Ghana to widen the galamsey fight beyond miners to financiers, equipment suppliers and gold buyers, warning that social licence can’t be PR—communities must benefit and be heard. Community-First Mining: Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II and government officials reiterated that host communities must not be left worse off after mining ends, with unresolved grievances on environmental damage, displacement and land-use conflicts needing fair handling. Climate Adaptation to Action: Experts say Ghana must move from climate plans to on-the-ground implementation as floods and other risks intensify, calling for better coordination and practical resilience measures. Flood Risk Management: University of Ghana research leadership urged a more integrated flood approach that covers safety, evacuation and victims’ psychological needs. Water Access: COBAANA built a borehole at Aboabo No. 3 in Dormaa to improve potable water access. Clean Tech for Youth: DTI showcased capstone projects on sustainable solutions, including upcycled fashion and assistive tech, pointing to greener, problem-solving education.

Illegal Mining Crackdown: President Mahama says soldiers will stay inside reclaimed forest reserves to stop galamsey miners returning after past “clear then hand back” failures. Urban Flooding & Planning: KNUST research warns unplanned sprawl and weak land-use planning are driving flooding and food insecurity, urging more compact development. Tree Crop Support: TCDA begins nationwide distribution of inputs for the 2026 planting season for CCORMS farmers, targeting about 1.6 million households. Cocoa Farmers’ Pressure: Young cocoa farmers petition Mahama over funding uncertainty ahead of the 2026/27 purchasing season, including buyers’ inability to finance minor-season purchases. Food Safety Alert: FDA warns against chemical ripening of plantains after a viral Madina Market video; it says the product used (Ethemax) is harmful and regulatory action is underway. Climate Adaptation Implementation: Ghana hosts a peer learning conference on moving national adaptation plans into real action, with partners from Kenya, South Africa and the Netherlands. Mining Governance: Minerals Commission opens a Damang office to decentralise licensing, inspections and environmental monitoring for mining communities. Small-Scale Mining Shift: Chamber of Mines reports small-scale mining overtook large-scale for the first time in 2025, raising governance and employment questions.

Illegal Mining Fallout: A fresh outcry says Ghana’s galamsey crisis is deepening—rivers are turning cloudy, forests and farms are being stripped, and communities feel the gap between promises and enforcement. Food Safety & Regulation: The FDA has warned traders against using chemicals to force-ripen plantain after a viral market video, stressing misuse can leave harmful residues. Waste Workers Get a Voice: Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) has launched a national union for informal waste workers, aiming to improve safety, access to markets, and inclusion in Ghana’s circular economy. Land & Culture Protection: Ga-Dangme leaders urged communities to stop indiscriminate land sales to outsiders and invest proceeds in education and sustainable development. Cocoa Farmers Demand Clarity: Young cocoa farmers petition President Mahama for clear rules and funding ahead of the 2026/2027 purchasing season. Blue Economy Governance: MoFAD, UNDP and the AU Commission kick-start work on a Blue Economy Commission bill to set a coordinated legal framework for sustainable marine and aquatic use. Eco-Friendly Tech: Telecel Ghana launched a biodegradable Eco SIM, positioning it as a way to cut plastic waste from SIM cards. Agriculture Support: MP Isaac Adongo backed dry-season tomato production with fertiliser, tractors, and plans to dredge irrigation canals.

Illegal Mining Accountability: IMANI Africa’s Franklin Cudjoe says accusations against Adamus Resources are “flawed” and claims the Minerals Commission didn’t follow due process before revoking mining leases, urging the Lands Minister to protect legitimate mining while still fighting galamsey. Cocoa & Deforestation Pressure: Ghana’s cocoa trade faces rising risk from EU anti-deforestation rules, with West Africa struggling to meet compliance demands that could squeeze EU supply and raise costs. Cocoa Market Reform: COCOBOD bars Licensed Buying Companies from buying cocoa on credit from farmers, warning license revocation for repeat breaches as it moves to tighten liquidity and payment discipline. Gold for Reserves: Government signs an MoU under GANRAP requiring large-scale miners to sell 30% of gold output to the Bank of Ghana and Ghana Gold Board for local refining to boost reserve accumulation. Oil Palm Expansion: Government targets 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations to cut palm oil imports and create jobs, with TCDA pushing from policy to implementation. Water & Health Threats: CSIR-WRI reports high drug-resistant urinary pathogens among Ghanaian elderly in care homes, pointing to antibiotic misuse and hygiene/nutrition gaps. Weather Watch: GMet warns of thunderstorms in parts of northern, forest and transition zones, with mist/fog reducing visibility early tomorrow.

Sexual Harassment, From Policy to Practice: Ghana’s Education Ministry has urged tertiary institutions to move beyond having anti-sexual harassment policies on paper, strengthening prevention, reporting and survivor support systems. Weather Watch: GMet warns of thunderstorms across parts of northern Ghana tonight, with mist and fog patches that could reduce visibility early tomorrow. Sanitation Upgrade in Volta: Ho Central MP Edem Richmond Kofi Kpotosu commissioned an EcoSan toilet facility for Sokode Ando to improve public health and hygiene. Gold, Environment Under Pressure: Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams called on Ghanaians to pray for GoldBod, warning powerful interests are resisting regulation while illegal mining continues to destroy rivers, farmlands and ecosystems. Coastal & Climate Concerns: Researchers warn Ghana’s coastal erosion could worsen, raising stakes for climate resilience and environmental protection. Anti-Trafficking Focus: Experts urged a victim-centred approach to human trafficking and transnational organised crime, including better protection and careful media reporting. Local Development Funding: Cape Coast Assembly held another fundraising drive to fast-track its 2026–2033 eight-year development plan, including environmental sustainability and climate action. Health & Antibiotic Resistance: A study in Greater Accra care homes found high rates of drug-resistant urinary pathogens among Ghanaian elderly, highlighting risks from improper antibiotic use. Tema Planning Mandate: TDC Ghana reaffirmed its statutory role in planning and developing Tema, disputing claims by the Tema Metropolitan Assembly over housing project authority.

Coastal Erosion Watch: Researchers warn Ghana’s coastline could face faster erosion as sediment from the Volta River keeps declining, with satellite and field work already showing sharp beach loss at Dzita—raising alarms for coastal management. Climate & WASH Reporting: BEWDA and WaterAid Ghana trained 30 WASH journalists in northern Ghana to report climate change impacts on water and sanitation, pushing for stronger climate justice voices at district level. Galamsey & Water Security: An NPP lawmaker says illegal mining will be a key 2028 campaign issue, framing it as a national survival threat because destroyed rivers mean lost livelihoods. Port Efficiency & Environment: Ghana Maritime Authority is pushing a maritime single window and Just-In-Time sailing to cut vessel delays at Tema Port, linking faster operations with a greener, more efficient maritime sector. Agribusiness Skills: Absa Bank Ghana and Impact Food Hub wrapped Agribusiness Launchpad/Accelerator 2.0 to help entrepreneurs turn farm output into globally competitive products. Oil Palm Reset: TCDA and government partners are driving a shift from policy to practice in Ghana’s oil palm push, targeting higher yields and better farmer incomes through expansion and value-chain support. Weather Alert: GMet issued a severe rainstorm warning for northern regions, urging residents and motorists to take lightning and strong-wind precautions. Circular Economy Youth Push: Ho Technical University hosted International Youth Day activities urging young people to lead Ghana’s circular economy transition from ideas to action.

Coastal Erosion Watch: Researchers warn Ghana’s coastline could lose more beach as sediment from the Volta River keeps dropping, with satellite and field monitoring already showing sharp erosion at places like Dzita. Galamsey and Water Security: NPP MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh says illegal mining is now a national survival issue, citing damage to rivers like the Birim and warning it threatens livelihoods. Mining Crackdown: Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah defends tighter controls on excavators at ports, saying government is tracking intended owners and end use to curb illegal mining. Climate & WASH Journalism: BEWDA and WaterAid Ghana train 30 journalists in Upper East on climate change reporting and climate justice, pushing better accountability for water and sanitation services. Circular Economy Push: Youth are being urged to lead Ghana’s circular economy transition, turning ideas into action for jobs and a cleaner environment. Palm Oil Revival: TCDA and MoFA outline plans to expand oil palm with a focus on smallholder yields and better farmer incomes. Food Security via Tomatoes: Farmate will cultivate tomatoes on 1,500 acres in Upper East to cut import dependence, using dry-season irrigation and improved seeds. Road Safety Call: A commentary argues Ghana must stop treating road deaths as “normal” and move from reaction to prevention. Youth & Sports Reset: NSA inaugurates a resource mobilisation committee and proposes constituency games to uncover talent nationwide. Education Access: Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation hands over a campus to UMaT in Ahafo, expanding higher education access. Waste & Sanitation: Reports highlight ongoing sanitation pressure, including refuse issues choking Accra’s CBD.

Illegal Mining Fallout: Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah says about 8,900 hectares of Ghana’s forest reserves have been degraded by galamsey and other destructive activities, with some sites so unsafe that Forestry Commission teams face attacks and weapons. Clean Energy Push: Sai Bioenergy plans a 1,500MW solar project in Savannah (with 250MWh storage) plus a biogas/bio-methane plant and energy-crop plantations, with an EIA scoping notice inviting public concerns. Climate, Migration, Livelihoods: Experts at Climate Talks 2026 in Bolgatanga link climate change and environmental degradation to migration pressures in the Upper East, urging better land and water management and targeted support for women and youth. Tree Crops Support: TCDA rolls out agricultural inputs for CCORMS farmers, calling for climate-smart practices to tackle ageing farms, pests, diseases and limited access to quality planting materials. Youth & Cleanliness: NYA engages 200 youth in Ho for a clean-up drive, with plans for tree planting to deepen environmental protection habits. Food Security Results: Feed Ghana is credited with cutting food inflation from 28.3% (Jan 2025) to 2.2% (Apr 2026) through increased domestic production.

Illegal Mining & Forest Loss: Ghana has lost about 8,900 hectares of forest reserves to illegal mining, with officials citing intense pressure from illegal logging and mining as a major threat to biodiversity. Waste & Pollution: A Wenchi abattoir practice is drawing backlash after butchers reportedly singe animals with used car tyres, raising serious public health concerns. Plastic-to-Product Innovation: A Wiawso student is turning empty water sachets into raincoats and umbrellas, pushing a practical model for cleaner streets and youth jobs. Food Security Gains: The Feed Ghana Programme is credited with cutting food inflation from 28.3% (Jan 2025) to 2.2% (Apr 2026), driven by higher domestic production. Water Access for Schools: CRS and Water Access Now built a borehole for Depali T. I Ahmadiyya Basic School to improve safe water for pupils and the wider community. Oil Palm Expansion With Safeguards: TCDA is pushing oil palm growth toward 100,000 new hectares in 2026, stressing expansion should avoid deforestation and focus on closing yield gaps. Local Climate Action Planning: Cape Coast Assembly held fundraising for its 2026–2033 development plan, including environmental sustainability and climate resilience.

Galamsey & Water Safety: CSIR-WRI warns over 60% of Ghana’s waterbodies are polluted by galamsey, with calls for coordinated action to protect rivers and livelihoods. Cocoa Farm Protection: COCOBOD says the Cocoa Board Bill 2026 won’t stop intercropping, but will require authorisation before cocoa trees are cut or damaged to curb farm destruction from mining, logging and real estate. Illegal Fishing Pressure: A new report flags China’s deep-sea fleet and illegal fishing across African waters, urging stronger transparency and enforcement. Clean Air Push: KNUST-hosted West Africa Centre for Clean Air (WACCA) seeks regional partnerships to sustain funding and improve air-quality management. Sanitation & Waste Jobs: GAYO urges government to formally recognise informal waste workers to strengthen recycling and sanitation. Climate-Resilient WASH: WaterAid launches a US$150,000 Upper East project to support climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene. Carbon Markets: Access Bank Ghana gets certified as a carbon credit broker, enabling carbon credit transactions and advisory services.

Illegal Mining Crackdown: Mpohor-Fiase District Assembly in the Western Region arrested suspected illegal miners in an intelligence-led joint operation, aiming to protect local natural resources and curb galamsey. Water Pollution & Food Security: CSIR-WRI scientists say fish-farming wastewater is being turned into crop inputs through an integrated aquaculture-agriculture system, while separate CSIR warnings highlight persistent pollution in Ghana’s water sector and heavy tomato/ginger import dependence. Forest Protection & Carbon: Forestry Commission and Tullow Oil inspected REDD+ reforestation work in Bono, targeting 600,000 verified emission reductions/removals annually by 2030. Agriculture Inputs Watch: National Seed Council warned farmers against planting unapproved “condemned maize” due to uncertified safety and performance risks. Sustainable Finance for Nature: AfDB’s African Development Fund approved a US$4.23m grant to integrate natural capital into decision-making across 13 African countries, including Ghana. Local Enforcement on Sanitation: Hohoe Municipal Assembly prosecutor secured convictions for people who failed to participate in National Sanitation Day, stressing it’s compulsory and legally binding.

Galamsey & water safety: A-Rocha Ghana says momentum against illegal mining has faded a year after the Aug 6 helicopter crash, warning the fight is slipping into hopelessness. Environment & public health: Traders at Accra’s Tudu trotro stop complain an uncollected refuse heap is now a disease risk, with flies and stench raising fears of cholera and malaria. Wildlife/biodiversity threat: A feature warns galamsey could endanger buried high-pressure gas pipelines—an infrastructure risk that could worsen the environmental damage already hitting rivers and forests. Climate migration: Experts at a German Embassy-backed forum in Bolgatanga urged stronger community resilience and resource management to curb climate-driven migration and rising security tensions in Upper East. Soil data for resilience: Varda Foundation open-sources SoilHive to help Ghana and other countries share trusted soil data while keeping national ownership. Finance & jobs: BoG Governor Asiama urges banks to rescue viable distressed firms and to design tailored credit for agriculture SMEs; CBG and SIF sign a $5m deal to fund women and youth-led businesses. Digital innovation: MMFL launches the MoMo FinTech Lab to train innovators via bootcamps and hackathons; the Communications Minister pushes home-grown fintech with consumer protection. Sanitation & water access: CFF-Ghana and partners intensify rural WASH work in Volta, citing low access to improved water and sanitation. Sports (not environment, but local): Black Queens demand unpaid bonuses/per diems ahead of a crucial playoff.