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Bible Society of Ghana Launches Five-Year Environmental Initiative in Accra

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The Bible Society of Ghana launched the Clean and Green Earth Durbar in Accra under the theme 'Encouraging Local Action for Environmental Sustainability'. The five-year programme aims to promote environmental and public health measures, beginning with schools in Accra and expanding to 50 communities over the duration of the initiative.

The Bible Society of Ghana launched the Clean and Green Earth initiative with a tree planting event in Accra. The programme, designed to last five years, will be implemented in schools and is expected to be replicated in 50 communities. Activities include greening and beautifying the James Town Palace, introducing school gardening projects, distributing waste bins, and conducting large-scale clean-up exercises. According to gna.org.gh, the initiative will begin in the Ngleshie Alata and Kinka Traditional Areas. Five hundred young people from 20 schools will be trained through the formation of environmental clubs.

Mr. Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, Member of Parliament for Ododdodiodoo Constituency, spoke at the launch. He said encouraging local action for environmental sustainability begins with recognising that environmental challenges affect everyone equally. He noted that issues like flooding and poor sanitation do not discriminate by religion, status, or background. He added that teaching proper waste separation and encouraging responsible behaviour helps build lifelong habits. According to allafrica.com, Mr. Ashie also stated that addressing flooding requires commitment from individuals and leaders alike, and that protecting wetlands, enforcing regulations, and promoting tree planting are needed.

The Catholic Church in Ghana, through the Ghanaian bishops' conference, launched a separate project titled 'A Clean Environment in a Corruption-free Society'. Bishop Joseph Francis Kweku Essien said environmental degradation, poor sanitation, and corruption are social cankers that lead to increased poverty, hunger, and sickness. He said water bodies, land, and other natural resources must be protected for the use of all Ghanaians.

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