Ghana Youth Environmental Movement

Ghana Youth Environmental Movement The Ghana Youth Environmental Movement (GYEM) is a leading youth-led environmental policy advocacy and non-violent campaign group in Ghana

Our vision:
To work towards a sustainable environment and just world for ours and future generations. We envision a sustainable and just planet as one with clean air and water, protected land and ocean, and sustainable food and energy to support every person and community to live a happy, safe and healthy life. Mission
To bring together and empower young people from diverse backgrounds with the to

ols to run disruptive campaigns, and lead solutions to the environmental challenges of our time. Our values
Commitment— we are building a movement that is dedicated and courageous to campaign for environmental justice

Innovation— we encourage and use creative ways of developing and making our message heard

Optimism—our movement is very hopeful; we believe that we can make a change no matter how long it takes

Authenticity— our movement emerged originally out of a desire to change the prevailing status quo. We were created through the passion and sweat of Ghanaian youth

Adaptivity— we are willing to learn from a wide range of experiences to stay relevant in our context, while staying true to the belief that African traditional knowledge is a rich source of solutions to the ecological crisis

16/08/2026

🎨🌊 Art meets environmental action.

Join us at the Ma Me Water Exhibition and experience Ghana's water story through contemporary art that informs, challenges, and inspires.

📅 21 August - 31 October
📍 Gallerie Saok, Accra
🔗 https://luma.com/cc639h72

Let's reimagine a future where our water bodies thrive.

Bridging Art and Environmental Action Through "Ma Me Water". 🌊🎨 We are excited to partner with Gallerie Saok for the upc...
07/08/2026

Bridging Art and Environmental Action Through "Ma Me Water".

🌊🎨 We are excited to partner with Gallerie Saok for the upcoming Ma Me Water Art Exhibition, a unique initiative using art to inspire dialogue, awareness, and action on water sustainability.

Through this collaboration, we look forward to contributing to conversations on Ghana's water challenges while empowering young people to become advocates for the protection and stewardship of our water resources.

📅 Launch: 21 August
📍 Gallerie Saok, Accra
Register to attend: https://luma.com/cc639h72

Together, let's imagine and build a future where water is clean, safe, and accessible for all. 💙💧🌍

The health hazards of single-use plastic are finally being recognized institutionally.The Ghana Medical Association (GMA...
28/07/2026

The health hazards of single-use plastic are finally being recognized institutionally.

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called on the government to ban single-use plastics in addition to the ban on styrofoam products to protect the environment and safeguard public health.

The President of the association, Professor Ernest Yorke, made the call at the association's 26th annual public lecture in Koforidua, Eastern Region, last Friday.

"The continued use of styrofoam and single-use plastics for food packaging has been one of the major causes of unsafe food in the country, with the attendant risks of diseases and a rising health budget" - Pro Ernest Yorke.

Learn more about the Campaign: https://gyemgh.org/campaign/single-use-plastics-campaign/

Snippets from the recent edition of Building Bytes' Demo Fridays: Saving Kantamanto – Sustainable Innovations to Build G...
27/07/2026

Snippets from the recent edition of Building Bytes' Demo Fridays: Saving Kantamanto – Sustainable Innovations to Build Ghana’s Economy.

We had the privilege of starting off the event with a presentation on our initiative as an entry point for what sustainable innovation means.

As Blaise Bethel elaborated on the initiative, videos of young people reducing, reusing, and refusing single-use plastics in their daily lives were being showcased on the background screen. These were entries from our behavioural change digital contest, a proud moment for the contributors who were also present at the event.

We were inspired by pitch demos from startups including Sanasana Sustainability, Zippy Courier Delivery, Skan Africa, ShopPaddy, and FeatheryCare, each showing how innovation is solving real-world problems.

A huge thanks to Building Bytes and the Road To Green team for giving young people the platform to be seen, heard, and to connect. We are pleased to have partnered and contributed to this edition as a knowledge partner alongside Plastic Punch, Environment360, Coliba, Enactus UG, Upcycle It Ghana, COMPSSA UG, and the Ghana Circular Economy Centre.

Collaborations like this enable us to develop the leadership and capacity of young people, amplify their voice to speak truth to power, and provide them with opportunities to work towards sustainable futures.

To the youth who dare to dream, do not stop there; volunteer for a cause, contribute your skills, and be part of the change you hope to see. Visit gyemgh.org

21/07/2026

"Most people think of plastic pollution as an aesthetic problem. Dirty streets. Choked gutters. Littered beaches. But the damage plastic does goes far deeper than what our eyes can see". - Ernest Abotsi

In our latest article on plastic pollution, Water Treatment Expert Ernest Abotsi delves into the impact of microplastics on the human reproductive system and soil health - two generative factors of life on Earth.

Stay informed and tag a friend who needs to read this. 👇🏾
https://gyemgh.org/ghanas-plastic-problem-is-deeper-than-you-think-and-young-people-hold-the-key/

🌍 Join the 2026 Global Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change (GIYSCC)📅 9 August 2026🕒 00:00 GMT – 24:00 GMT💻 Virtual...
21/07/2026

🌍 Join the 2026 Global Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change (GIYSCC)

📅 9 August 2026
🕒 00:00 GMT – 24:00 GMT
💻 Virtual / Global

Held on the United Nations International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, GIYSCC 2026 will bring Indigenous youth together across the globe under the theme:

“Indigenous Guardians: Land, Rights, and Knowledge for Climate Justice.”

Hosted by Future Earth with Science Diplomacy Center™ coordination and global collaborators, the summit creates space for Indigenous youth leadership, knowledge sharing, climate dialogue, and action.

🔗 Register & learn more:
https://members.futureearth.org/events/245040

🎤 Interested in presenting?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bYvGqu6BLAh5nHOAsqeLVps9AWeV2Sw1/view

At GYEM, we are honored to bring you these opportunities to enrich you and draw you closer to the land, people, and nature. Please share widely across your networks and communities.

Together, we are the guardians of land, rights, and knowledge.

To mark the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, Youth for Ecocide Law (Y4EL) and the Vital Crest Fo...
20/07/2026

To mark the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, Youth for Ecocide Law (Y4EL) and the Vital Crest Foundation (VCF) are convening a strategic panel discussion exploring the nexus of land governance, environmental degradation, and emerging legal frameworks.

This webinar explores how criminalizing ecocide can safeguard ecosystems and the women who steward them. The panelists aim to address these interconnected challenges by bridging grassroots experiences with international legal avenues.

The Panel:
Dorcas Antwi- Oceans Lead, Ghana Youth Environmental Movement (GYEM)
Debbie Buyaki – Global Co-Lead, Y4EL.
Chiyedza Heri – Founder & CEO, Ubuntu Alliance.
Rose Kobusinge (Moderator) – Executive Director, VCF.

Event Details:
📅 Friday, 24 July 2026
🕒 3:00 PM WAT / 5:00 PM EAT
💻 Zoom (60 mins)
🔗 Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tqDLGVizRj-GoFbYE64zkQ

13/07/2026

Every rainy season. Same story. More streets. Same suffering. 😔

Accra keeps flooding, and we keep asking why.
The answer is uncomfortable: it is our infrastructure AND our habits. Both are failing us.

❌ Gutters choked with plastic waste
❌ Waterways built over
❌ Building codes ignored
❌ Drainage systems neglected

But there IS a way forward, and young people are leading it.

Read our latest article on the Accra flooding crisis and what must change.

Tag a friend who needs to read this. 👇🏾

https://gyemgh.org/accra-is-drowning-again-and-young-people-are-paying-the-price/

🌊🚨 Flooding Update 🚨🌊 The government of Ghana has declared July 10 and 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in th...
08/07/2026

🌊🚨 Flooding Update 🚨🌊

The government of Ghana has declared July 10 and 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in the seven regions affected by the recent floods. This initiative, organized by the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, is a call for citizens to come together and clean our communities, protect our environment, and reduce the risk of future flooding.

Let’s show our community spirit and take responsibility for our surroundings! Join us under the slogan: “Clean Ghana, Save Lives”

🧹💪 Let’s make a difference together!

What is the role of climate media in advancing awareness, accountability, and action across Africa? This was the focus ...
02/07/2026

What is the role of climate media in advancing awareness, accountability, and action across Africa?

This was the focus of an insightful coalition meeting hosted last week by the Ghana Climate Centre of Excellence under .

Together with the Ghana Meteorological Agency, GYEM joined discussions on how the media can shape climate narratives, strengthen public engagement, combat misinformation, and foster multi-stakeholder collaboration for more impactful climate action.

Reflecting on the recent floods, we explored the links between climate change, poor urban planning, and waste management, while acknowledging both the structural challenges that hinder development and our shared responsibility as environmental stewards.

As climate impacts become more frequent and visible, the media has a critical role to play, not only in reporting events but in communicating them accurately, ethically, and responsibly. Credible, evidence-based storytelling is essential to informing the public, holding institutions accountable, and inspiring meaningful action.

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