Ahead of the Conference of Parties (COP29), Greenpeace Africa (GPAF) in collaboration with Pro Environment Africa and other climate-based civil society organisations (CSOs) across the continent, has among others, called for an introduction of what it termed as the ‘Climate Damages Tax (CDT)’ – a concept which seeks to make the highest contributors to climate […]
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In the Commemoration of the World Wetlands Day marked every year February 5, Pro Environment Africa, a Civil Society Organization based in Ghana organized a Webinar Meeting round-up the event. Held on the 7th February, 2025, the Webinar brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss the critical role of wetlands in Ghana’s ecosystems, food security, and
The Pro Environment Africa joined in the commemoration of the 2025 Wetlands Day and organized a Webinar on 7th February 2025 to discuss critical issues on wetlands and climate resilience. Below are the key issues discussed by the discussants: Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, is the acting CEO of Ghana’s Environmental Protection Authority, the Former Head of
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– Calls for Urgent Climate Finance and Emissions Reductions On the 19th of September, 2024, a press conference was held as part of the Global Week of Action on Climate Finance, spearheaded by Greenpeace Africa in collaboration with Pro Environment Africa and other stakeholders. The event, which took place at the Accra City Hotel, brought
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Wetlands are often referred to as the “kidneys of the earth”—and for a good reason. These rich ecosystems filter water, protect against floods, support biodiversity, and store carbon, helping to combat climate change. Yet, across Ghana and the world, wetlands are disappearing at an alarming rate due to urbanization, pollution, and climate-related pressures. This year’s
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Although the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 is behind us, the decisions taken in Sharm el-Sheikh require all countries to make an extra effort to address the climate crisis – starting now. Or as UN Secretary-General António Guterres put it, “COP27 concludes with much homework and little time.”
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