COMPAD-Gh

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

27/04/2026

This was the fourm that opened wide discussions on child labour issues in Galamsey. We are proud to be a partner of this impactful event.

The National NGO Forum on Ending child Labour in Galamsey.

OAfrica

20/04/2026

Illegal mining has deprived this woman access to her farm land.

Life has become difficult for her and the grandson.

The adverse effects of illegal mining is impacting heavily on women and Persons with Disabilities.






A Rocha Ghana
European Union in Ghana
Nature & Development Foundation
Wacam

16/04/2026

Mining must be done responsibly.





A Rocha Ghana
European Union in Ghana
Nature & Development Foundation
Wacam

08/04/2026

is not a ticket to violate the rights of communities.

Community Rights matters and should be respected in the extractive sector.






A Rocha Ghana
Nature & Development Foundation
Wacam
European Union in Ghana
Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources-Ghana

07/04/2026

Mining must prioritize people and nature to ensure its sustainability.In achieving this, communities must be well positioned as active parties in the extractive sector.

We successfully held the project inception meeting for CSOs Interventions For Sustainable Minerals Governance project under the Building Resilient And Active Communities in Extractives (BRACE).

The meeting brought together relevant stakeholders within the extractive sector in the Bono Region. Participants included the representatives from Forestry Commission Ghana, Water Resources Commission, Regulatory Bodies, Dormaa Municipal Assembly, Traditional Council, Assembly members ,communities ,mining companies, CSOs/CBOs, media houses etc.

The project focuses on Promoting evidence based advocacy and dialogue between duty bearers and communities, strengthening community participation in minerals governance, enhancing community awareness on FPICs,environmental rights, human rights, mining laws etc. and Promoting informed public discourse on sustainable and accountable minerals governance.

This marks a significant step in empowering CSO and communities to actively engage duty bearers and advocate for their rights while protecting the environment and livelihoods.

This project is supported under the 3rd Party Finance of the Building Resilient and Active Communities in Extractive Landscapes (BRACE) Project, funded by the European Union in Ghana implemented by A Rocha Ghana , in partnership with Nature & Development Foundation and Wacam

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