Plastic Punch

10/06/2026

🌊📢 Registration is now OPEN for COES-WIO 2026!
Join the second edition of the Coastal Ocean Environment School – Western Indian Ocean (COES-WIO) and connect with a growing network of ocean leaders across the region.

📍 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 🇹🇿
📅 20–26 September 2026
⏰ Application Deadline: 17 June 2026

Students, early-career researchers, professionals, and ocean stakeholders are encouraged to apply.

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/registercoeswio

09/06/2026

COES-WIO invites applications for its second annual program, to be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from September 20–26, 2026. The program is open to students, early-career researchers, mid-career professionals, and stakeholders in ocean-related fields across the Western Indian Ocean region.

This initiative is organized through a partnership involving the University of Michigan, University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Fisheries & Research Institute, Marine Parks & Reserve-Tanzania, Sustainable Ocean Alliance Hub Tanzania, IOC Africa, Early Career Ocean Professional (ECOP), and WIOMSA.

Application deadline: June 17, 2026.

To learn more about the program, eligibility, and how to apply visit: https://blog.wiomsa.net/2026/06/05/call-for-applications-coes-wio-2026/

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

We can’t stop the waves, but we can stop polluting the ocean.
This World Ocean Day, join us in protecting our oceans from plastic pollution one choice, one action, one community at a time.

• We can’t stop the waves, but we can stop polluting the ocean.
This World Ocean Day, join us in protecting our oceans from plastic pollution one choice, one action, one community at a time.

08/06/2026

03/06/2026

🇬🇭 June 3rd reminds us of a tragedy we must never forget.

As we remember the lives lost during the June 3 Disaster, we are reminded that environmental negligence, poor waste management, infrastructure, and blocked drainage systems can have devastating consequences.

This skit from the highlights the importance of keeping our communities clean and preventing plastic waste from ending up where it can cause harm.

Join us at the Alliance Française d'Accra as we observe a vigil for victims and launch the .

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03/06/2026

We are shining the spotlight on Ghana Ocean Festival 2026 tomorrow on The AM Club.

Tune in!

Repost Mx24 TV

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03/06/2026

🌊 Voices That Move Like the Tide 🌊

Stories have the power to heal, inspire, and remind us of what truly matters.

Join us at the Ghana Ocean Festival 2026 as Albert the Poet takes the stage with a moving spoken word performance reflecting on Ghana’s tragic 3rd June flooding disaster. Through poetry and storytelling, he will honor memories, spark reflection, and encourage collective action toward a more resilient future.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (Opening Ceremony)
📍 Venue: Alliance Française Accra
🎟️ Admission: Free & Open to All

Come and experience the power of words, culture, and community as we celebrate our oceans and reflect on the challenges that connect us all.

03/06/2026

🌊 Voices That Move Like the Tide 🌊

Stories have the power to heal, inspire, and remind us of what truly matters.

Join us at the Ghana Ocean Festival 2026 as Albert the Poet takes the stage with a moving spoken word performance reflecting on Ghana’s tragic 3rd June flooding disaster. Through poetry and storytelling, he will honor memories, spark reflection, and encourage collective action toward a more resilient future.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (Opening Ceremony)
📍 Venue: Alliance Française Accra
🎟️ Admission: Free & Open to All

Come and experience the power of words, culture, and community as we celebrate our oceans and reflect on the challenges that connect us all.

Swipe next to see our program outline ➡️➡️

03/06/2026

🌊 Waves of Change 🌊

It’s time to look beneath the surface and face the truth.

Join us at the Ghana Ocean Festival 2026 for a compelling photo exhibition by Plastic Punch. This visual journey confronts the stark, unfiltered realities of Ghana’s plastic crisis and its devastating impact on marine life, while highlighting the inspiring community efforts working tirelessly to protect our coastlines.

📅 Dates: Wednesday, 3rd June – Friday, 5th June 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily
🎟️ Admission: Free & open to all!

💙 About Plastic Punch:
is a passionate Ghanaian NGO pioneering the circular economy and environmental preservation. By championing marine conservation and community action, they are protecting biodiversity today to ensure a sustainable, healthy development for future generations. 🌍🌱

Come experience the exhibition, feel the impact, and learn how you can be part of the wave of change!

Thank you for your interest in attending the Ghana Ocean Festival 2026. This festival will take place from June 3rd to June 5th, 2026, celebrating ocean conservation, environmental sustainability and awareness, and shedding more light on Galamsey and its effects on the environment. Activities includ...