Ghana national climate change policy partnership for action on. Government of ghana ministry of local government and rural. Ghana is endowed with abundant natural resources, which have played very important roles in the agricultural, industrial, economic and social development efforts of the country. These tenets were embedded in ghanas first environmental policy. Madam ayittey said this at the launch of the national environmental policy document in accra which has the vision for the management of the environment in a sustainable way to benefit the ghanaian. There are different policies for forests, water and environmental pollution. Environment, science and technology at a national science policy. Climate change has become one of the biggest challenges of this century, and.
Ghana confronted with environmental challenges graphic. The prudent policy strategy in this regard is to create a separate card for non citizens in order to develop a database that would provide beneficial linkages for national security and immigration. By the policy, government has announced a new national environmental action plan neap. It also covers national development priorities, and broad principles. World banks safeguard policies which include guidance on ea. It is therefore my sincere hope that this revised national environmental policy will be. National environmental sanitation strategy and action plan. Ghana formerly known as the gold coast is a located in west africa and it shares boundaries with burkina faso to the north, the atlantic ocean to the south, togo to the east, and cote divoire to the west. Ghana national climate change policy 20 section 1 introduction and background to the nccp 1 1. No comprehensive policy on air quality but national environmental policy 2014 has identified the need to have a comprehensive national air quality policy. Impacts and vulnerabilities in ghana is generally influenced by geographical spread, gender, poverty levels, livelihoods, access to information etc. In june 1993 a fiveyear ghana environmental resource management project, sponsored by the world bank, was begun to ensure staff infrastructure. National environmental policy of myanmar undp in myanmar.
The national environmental policy act of 1969, as amended pub. The country is comprised of 59,050 km2 of inland water. It was prepared by the mlgrd in consultation with other stakeholders. These served as the springboard for the countrys industrialization effort after the attainment of independence and they remain the fundamental endowment from which the nations people derive their livelihood. National climate change adaptation strategy nccas all the more relevant. In light of this new context, the government of ghana gog and development partners dps needed to reengage in policy dialogue around the enrm, strengthen the analytical underpinnings in support of future enrm operations, and reconsider the modalities to support the enrm sector. Objectives and strategies of new national environment. Natural resources and environmental governance programme in ghana. Part 2 which is the core of the new policy identifies the main challenges and. Ghana national climate change adaptation strategy nccas. Strategic national energy plan energy commission, ghana. The national environmental action plan neap was the strategy through which the key issues to the protection of the environment and better management of. The word environment commands a very broad meaning.
The policy aims to provide a rational, practicable. In september, 2010, a revised environmental sanitation policy of ghana was produced. National science technology and innovation policy draft 4. Ghana s environmental policy document has failed to achieve its. The national environmental policy is a key instrument and standard for environment and natural resources policies and legislation and should act as a guide for all sector activities at all levels. The national environmental sanitation strategy and action plan nessap is a response to the need to refocus attention on environmental sanitation in ghana and provide clear strategies and action plans that will guide implementation by metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies mmdas. Policy brief the national environment policy of ghana. National environmental policy and strategies preventionweb. The provisions of the policy have thus been informed by recent national policy initiatives in science and technology, agriculture, health, industry, oil and gas, population, culture, etc. Situation of environmental statistics in ghana there is paucity of environmental statistics in the country. The national water policy of ghana is intended to provide a framework for the sustainable development of ghana s water resources. The brundtland commission in late 1983 the united nations established the brundtland commissions to look into the alarming rate at which environmental resources were being consumed, at the levels of waste particularly in the cause of development.
National environmental policy launched ghana news agency. National environment management policy for uganda 2014 page vii on a downward trend. The national environmental policy emphasizes that caring for the environment is the bounden duty of any institution, government or nongovernment, and of any individual that uses, or otherwise carries out an activity that has an impact on, the resources of the environment. The policy covers all aspects of environmental health, including excreta disposal and solid waste management. Ghana now has a national climate change policy nccp that would provide strategies and actions, which when effectively implemented, would help mitigate the. Environmental issues cannot be viewed in isolation from the broader development process, and the ultimate goal of environmental planning should be to integrate environment into the national development process. A seven weeks field research in ghana involving the use of semi. A national environmental policy was produced, and the council was moved into the ministry to implement it. A national environmental policy coordinating council be established immediately to expedite implementation of the policy. Problems with policy formulation and implementation in ghana. The overall goal of this new policy is to develop a clear and nationally accepted vision of environmental sanitation as an essential social service and a major determinant for improving health and quality of life in ghana. Environmental sanitation is an essential factor contributing to the health, productivity and welfare of the people of ghana. Outline of the revised environmental sanitation policy part 1 presents the current context and situation of environmental sanitation in ghana. The new national environmental policy provides longterm, strategic guidance for achieving a sustainable future for myanmar.
Ghana loses ghc420 million annually due to poor sanitation. But the experience in implementing these policies over the years has brought out the need for a comprehensive policy approach to the management of the environment in the country. Ghana national climate change policy 20 iii acknowledgements the national climate change policy has been prepared with the active involvement and assistance of a wide range of stakeholders who have contributed immensely in ensuring the finalisation of the national climate change policy. National environmental action plan neap national environmental action plan neap iv v neap neap executive summary introduction country profile. Ghana national climate change policy green economy. Ghana environmental action plan english the world bank. The preparation of this national climate change policy has been influenced by a number of factors. Provides a framework for the environment and natural resource use.
National sanitation policy in ghana loughborough university. Preamble the national environment policy provides an overarching framework for addressing the environmental issues facing pakistan, particularly pollution of fresh water bodies and coastal waters, air pollution, lack of proper waste management, deforestation. It is targeted at all water users, water managers and practitioners, investors, decision makers and policy makers within the central governmental. Land for treatment and disposal of waste should be properly acquired and protected against encroachment. It also covers national development priorities, and broad principles guiding policy formulation.
It requires the mainstreaming of environmental protection into planning and decisionmaking at all levels of government and in all sectors. The formulation and implementation of environmental policy. The timeline of eu environmental policy is, how ever, synonymous with irelands eu experience and it must be acknowledged that irish policymakers had the opportunity to con tribute to the. In this brief we summarize key elements of the policy, comment on. An adequate economic structure and social security could be established for the needs of society. National environmental sanitation policy coordinating council. Therefore, a new national environment policy was announced in 2006. Ghana, in november 2012, launched the national environmental policy document to be implemented to ensure sustainable environment. Ghana now has a national climate change policy news ghana. Policy framework and objectives the national mining policy of the republic of ghana provides a written declaration of the framework of principles and policies that will guide government in the management of the mining and minerals sector. National strategies for sustainable development nssds that harmonize and integrate economic, social and environmental policies and plans at the national level. Environmental policy can be considered as environmental protection and conservation strategies.
Ghana loses ghc420 million annually due to poor sanitation ghana sanitation coverage traditionally, sanitation has not received the priority it deserves. Environmental sanitation policy ghana, 2010 this revised environmental sanitation policy lays the basis for developing a systematic approach and framework for identifying and harnessing resources for valueformoney services to all. The aim of this policy is to ensure sound environmental management within a framework of sustainable development in sri. The national environmental policy act of 1969, as amended. Governance ghanas environmental policy document is. The agency expanded, and by december 1993 six regional offices were in operation. The united republic of tanzania has a total area of 945,087 km2 of which surface land in tanzania mainland is 883,749 km2 and 2,460 km2 in zanzibar. Pdf the act 490 mandates the environmental protection agency epa in ghana to.
The environmental sanitation policy of ghana 2010 and. Developers, both public and private sector, should always factor waste. Synd policy brief national environment policy of ghana. These served as the springboard for the countrys industrialization effort after the attainment of independence and they remain the fundamental endowment from which the nations. Climate change is change in climate parameters, it is. Mandatory ghana electrical appliance labelling and standards programme. Ghana is still confronted with serious and complex environmental challenges, despite the various interventions by the environmental protection agency epa over. The environmental protection agency is the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in ghana.