The Coalition Against Galamsey, in collaboration with National Anti-Galamsey Operation Secretarit (NAiMOS), A Rocha Ghana, and other civil society organizations, has issued a joint response to comments made by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources during the Government Accountability Series.
The groups said their intervention is aimed at highlighting urgent concerns surrounding the management and protection of Ghana’s natural resources, particularly the continued effects of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, on forests, water bodies, and affected communities.
In their response, the coalition and its partners called for stronger enforcement of existing mining regulations, improved transparency in the management of natural resources, and more decisive measures from government to address environmental degradation caused by illegal mining activities.
They emphasized that protecting Ghana’s natural heritage requires a coordinated effort involving government institutions, civil society organizations, traditional authorities, and local communities.
The groups reaffirmed their commitment to advocating for sustainable resource management and urged stakeholders to take collective action to safeguard the country’s environment for present and future generations
