23/04/2026
We were excited to participate in the Climate Justice Conference 2.0 hosted by the Eco-Africa Network a timely and well-curated convening focused on Galamsey and the Environment.
Kudos to the team for creating such an important platform that brings together voices across policy, conservation, and youth engagement at a critical moment for Ghana.
At the panel on “The Impact of Galamsey on Agriculture, Water and Food Systems,” our General Manager, Noah Bugre, shared insights grounded in both field experience and policy work. He emphasized that tackling galamsey goes beyond awareness; it requires building real economic alternatives that can compete with the incentives driving illegal mining.
At UNIYIA, this is the space we are intentionally working in. Through our Green Skills Readiness Programme, we are equipping young people with practical, income-generating skills and looking to expand this initiative into communities most affected by galamsey.
In parallel, we are developing a Green Enterprise Promotion Framework to support green businesses to stand, scale, and compete effectively in the market, making sustainability a viable and attractive alternative.
The conversation reaffirmed a critical point environmental protection must be aligned with livelihoods. If we are to safeguard our water bodies, agriculture, and food systems, then solutions must work for the people whose daily realities are tied to these ecosystems.
Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important dialogue and to collaborate with stakeholders pushing forward practical, system-level solutions.
