Like a swift river carving new paths through ancient lands, fast fashion has swept through Ghana, propelled by the forces of globalization and the tantalizing promise of the new. This surge has flooded the markets with a torrent of inexpensive, stylish garments, captivating the hearts of the youth eager to mirror the glossy images they see in Western media. The ephemeral nature of these trends, much like a fleeting dream, compels frequent purchases, leading to a cascade of textile waste that strains the seams of Ghana’s environmental sustainability.

Under the serene blue surface of our world oceans lies a silent, insidious threat, a growing testament to humanity’s footprint on the Earth. Plastic pollution is not just a tale of discarded bottles and bags but a complex narrative interwoven with our modern existence, demanding deep introspection and critical thinking to fully grasp its consequences and solutions.

Plastics, the paradox of the century, are so useful and at the same time a great pollutant. The introduction of plastics revolutionised the market, challenged traditional materials, and won, taking the place of all others and becoming the sole material for packaging, making it very easy, convenient, and less contaminated.

Dr Eric Twum, a Chartered Environmentalist says the creation of green jobs will help address the numerous environmental challenges that have negatively impacted on the country’s socio-economic development. He said green jobs contribute to improving the …

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The evolution of the plastic bottle from amazing to scourge of land and sea has played out inside of a generation. The moment the modern plastic beverage bottle changed the world’s drinking habits is difficult to pinpoint. The day New York supermodels…

In setting out the next steps in the process and articulating a vision for the future, it is vital that the new Government seizes the opportunity to establish a long-term framework for the environment and provide policy-certainty to support investment a…

The Karoo, in South Africa, is a harsh environment in which to make a living out of agriculture—the area is mostly devoid of surface water. Its name is derived from the Khoisan word meaning “land of thirst”. The land was traditionally used by pastorali…

IEMA strongly supports aligning the financial system towards tackling the sustainability challenge and we welcome today’s publication of the Government’s Green Finance Strategy. Commenting on the launch, IEMA’s Chief Policy Advisor Martin Baxter said: …

The UN, the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) have announced the ‘Clean Air Initiative,’ which calls on national and subnational governments to com…