COMPAD-Gh

28/05/2026

Communuties have protected the forests through generations to generations and what they get is just a small amount as Social Responsibility Agreement(SRA)

SRA must be increased.

There are growing calls for the Forestry Commission (FC) of Ghana to increase the Social Responsibility Agreement paid to forest fringe communities from the current 5% to 20%. This came to light during Civic Responses’ recent visits, in February and March 2026, to 62 selected forest-fringed commun...

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

Happy Eid Al-Adha

May this special season bring goodness, joy and continuous blessings.

20/05/2026

15/05/2026

As part of ongoing efforts to promote sustainable minerals governance in Ghana, COMPAD-Gh undertook community sensitisation activities at Kwakubedikrom and Yawbofokrom in the Municipality on critical mining-related issues affecting their community.

The engagements focused on key topics including Free, Prior and Informed Consent ( ), community rights, and the environmental impacts of mining activities. Discussions highlighted the importance of ensuring that communities are adequately informed and consulted before any mining activities take place on their lands.

Community members participated by sharing concerns about degradation, loss of , water pollution, and loss of local livelihoods caused by irresponsible mining practices. The engagement also created awareness on the need for collective community action to protect natural resources and uphold environmental justice.

At COMPAD-GH, we remain committed to empowering communities with knowledge and amplifying local voices in the fight for responsible and sustainable mining practices.

We sincerely appreciate the support of the European Union in Ghana.

06/05/2026

As part of implementing Civil Society interventions for Sustainable Minerals Governance under the BRACE Project, COMPAD-GH carried out a community sensitisation exercise in Maasu, within the Dormaa Municipality.
The engagement focused on key issues including mining laws, Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), environmental rights, and the overall impacts of mining on local communities.
Community members openly shared the challenges they face, particularly the environmental damage caused by mining activities and the resulting loss of livelihoods.

We appreciate the continued support from the European Union in Ghana for making this important project possible.

A Rocha Ghana Nature & Development Foundation Wacam

28/04/2026

COMPAD-Gh, in partnership with Civic Response , engaged 5 communities across the Dormaa Forest District to follow up on forest monitoong activities and also to support the selection of community monitors for forest monitoring.

These efforts are aimed at empowering local people through awareness creation, participatory monitoring, and strengthened accountability systems in Ghana.


Civic Response , Global Forest Watch

28/04/2026

27/04/2026

As part of implementing the CSOs interventions for Sustainable Minerals Governance under the BRACE project, -Gh recently undertook community sensitisation activities in Atesokrom and Twapeasie communities within the Dormaa Municipality.

The engagement centered on mining laws, FPIC , Environmental Rights etc and the impacts of mining in their communities.

Community members shared the challenges they are facing to address the environmental impacts of mining coupled with loss of livelihoods.

Mining must be inclusive and communitites must decide whether or not they agree for their community to be mined.

We are grateful to the European Union in Ghana for the continuous support.



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Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada
EcoCare Ghana Tropenbos Ghana

09/12/2025

This is the 21st and final sitting day required for the repeal of LI 2462 to take effect. With today’s proceedings, the parliamentary process is officially complete.

By this time tomorrow, we can confidently say that the era of LI 2462 has ended. The repeal marks a new dawn for Ghana’s forests. Stay tuned for the big news.




Kasa Initiative Ghana Nature & Development Foundation Tropenbos Ghana Civic Response Eco-Conscious Citizens Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources-Ghana Environmental Protection Authority, Ghana Forestry Commission Ghana Parliament of Ghana