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Bible Society of Ghana launches 5-year environmental initiative Mr Ashie planting a tree during the launch The Bible Society of Ghana (BSG) has launched the Clean and Green Earth Durbar in Accra under the theme: ‘Encouraging Local Action for Environmental Sustainability’. The five-year environmental and public health initiative is expected to be implemented in schools in Accra. As part of the programme, there was a tree planting to mark the programme. Speaking at the launch yesterday, Member of Parliament for Ododdodiodoo Constituency, Mr Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie said “Encouraging local action for environmental sustainability begins with recognising that environmental challenges affect everyone equally.” Related Articles NDC invites Chiana-Paga MP over comments on ‘thank You’ tour September 30, 2025 KOICA conducts briefing on Master’s Degree Scholarship March 2, 2022 He said issues like flooding and poor sanitation did not discriminate by religion, status, or background, adding that teaching proper waste separation and encouraging responsible behaviour “helps build lifelong habits.” Mr Ashie noted that a lasting solutions to the perennial flooding in the the country required commitm…

Bible Society launches five-year “Clean and Green Earth Campaign” By Albert Allotey Accra, June 19, GNA – The Bible Society of Ghana (BSG) on Thursday launched a five-year project, dubbed: the “Clean and Green Earth Campaign” in Accra, with a call on Ghanaians to commit to caring for the environment. On the theme: “Encouraging Local Action for Environmental Sustainability,” the project has a goal to mobilising communities to take grassroots ownership of their surroundings through environmental action. The BSG will implement the initiative across the country, beginning with the Ngleshie Alata and Kinka Traditional Areas in Accra. Activities will include greening and beautifying the James Town Palace, introducing school gardening projects, distributing waste bins, and undertaking large-scale clean-up exercises in the area. This will be replicated in 50 communities within the five-year period. Additionally, 500 young people from 20 schools will be trained through the formation of environmental clubs. The Very Reverend Dr John Kwesi Addo Jnr., General Secretary of the BSG, said the organisation’s commitment to the project formed part of a broader environmental stewardship agend…

Ghana: Bible Society of Ghana Launches 5-Year Environmental Initiative ... The Bible Society of Ghana (BSG) has launched the Clean and Green Earth Durbar in Accra under the theme: 'Encouraging Local Action for Environmental Sustainability'. The five-year environmental and public health initiative is expected to be implemented in schools in Accra. As part of the programme, there was a tree planting to mark the programme. Follow us onWhatsApp|LinkedInfor the latest headlines Speaking at the launch yesterday, Member of Parliament for Ododdodiodoo Constituency, Mr Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie said "Encouraging local action for environmental sustainability begins with recognising that environmental challenges affect everyone equally." He said issues like flooding and poor sanitation did not discriminate by religion, status, or background, adding that teaching proper waste separation and encouraging responsible behaviour "helps build lifelong habits." Mr Ashie noted that a lasting solutions to the perennial flooding in the the country required commitment from individuals and leaders alike. "By protecting wetlands, enforcing regulations, and promoting tree planting, communities can secu…

Ghana: Bible Society of Ghana Launches 5-Year Environmental Initiative [Ghanaian Times] The Bible Society of Ghana (BSG) has launched the Clean and Green Earth Durbar in Accra under the theme: 'Encouraging Local Action for Environmental Sustainability'.

Ghana's bishops launch project to clean up corruption, environment News EarthBeat Deputy Speaker of Parliament Joseph Osei-Owusu is seen with Archbishop Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye of Kumasi at the launch of the Ghanaian bishops' conference's project, "A Clean Environment in a Corruption-free Society." (CNS/Damian Avevor) Damian Avevor View Author Profile Catholic News Service View Author Profile Join the Conversation Send your thoughts to Letters to the Editor . Learn more KUMASI, Ghana — April 27, 2018 Share on Bluesky Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email to a friend Print With widespread concern over corruption and environmental neglect in Ghana, the church has launched a national project to help clean up the country. "We shall fight against the perpetrators of the 'crime' against our common home, in the form of environmental degradation, poor sanitation and corruption, which are all social canker" that lead to increased poverty, hunger and sickness, said Bishop Joseph Francis Kweku Essien of Wiawso. Water bodies, land and other natural resources must be protected for the use of all Ghanaians, Essien, chairman of the bishops' governance, justice and peace department, said at…