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EcoCare Ghana and Civic Response have trained 300 community members from forest fringe communities to serve as Community Forest Monitors, strengthening transparency, accountability, and citizen...
There are growing calls for the Forestry Commission of Ghana to increase the Social Responsibility Agreement paid to forest fringe communities from the current 5% to 20%. This came to light during...
As Ghana joins the global community to mark the World Environment Day on Friday, June 5, 2026, focusing on climate change, Adenta’s natural water holes, the municipality’s hidden climate asserts come...
Nine months ago, Ghana made history as the first African country to formally issue the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Licence to enable timber companies trade in legal timber...
The Forestry Commission has issued the first six certificates to five Ghanaian companies to export timber and timber products to the European market under the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and...
As part of RAIN’s ongoing commitment to environmental education and advocacy, the team engaged students of St. Mary’s Girls Senior High School together with officials form the Konongo Fire Station in...
Ghana is poised to be the first African country to issue Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) licences, with June 30, 2025, set as the starting date. The move is a significant...
The Alliance for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities for Conservation in Africa (AICA), have met in Accra to mobilize efforts of actors in protecting and conserving forests in Africa. The...
A landmark lawsuit has been filed at the Accra High Court against government to protect the country’s forest reserves from the devastating effects of mining. The lawsuit, announced Friday, September...
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Forest Watch Ghana
Officially launched in 2004, FWG is the national campaign vehicle of over forty (40) CSOs and individuals committed to the rights of poor forest users.
Championing Forest Rights for All: Forest Watch Ghana holds Second General Meeting![]()
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Last week, Forest Watch Ghana (FWG) held its second General Meeting for 2026. The 3-day meeting, held in Accra, was attended by member organisations from all over the country. ![]()
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The meeting provided the opportunity for members to share best practices and lessons, review progress made towards the implementation of Forest Watch Ghana’s collective strategic objectives and deliberate on current issues in the forest sector.![]()
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We are grateful to Mr. Abu Karimu of Settle International for taking time from his busy schedule to build the capacity of members in Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) and to Jonathan Gokah of Kasa Initiatives Ghana for the updates on Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions, National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), amongst others.![]()
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And to all member organisations present, we appreciate your time and valuable contributions. Your insights and collaboration are driving progress on forest governance, community rights, and sustainable development. Together, we’re building stronger partnerships for lasting impact.![]()
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The meeting was organised by Civic Response, the secretariat of FWG, with the financial support of Hans Wilsdorf Foundation.![]()
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Last week, #Forest Watch Ghana (FWG) held its 2nd General Meeting for 2026. The meeting provided the opportunity for members to share best practices and lessons, review progress made towards the FWG’s collective objectives and deliberate on current issues in the #forestry sector
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Civic Response, with support from @AFD_France and in collaboration with the @fcghana2020, has trained 73 #Forest Services Division (FSD) District Managers/Assistants to populate and maintain the Social Responsibility Agreement (#SRA) portal.
#FLEGT
https://civicresponsegh.org/wp/73-forestry-commission-managers-schooled-on-sra-portal/
Executive Instrument (EI) 144 finally revoked after years of #advocacy!
The decision restores the #AchimotaForest to its original classification, bringing an end to the legal changes introduced in 2022 that excised about 361.5 acres from the reserve
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