Upon arrival at Kotoka International airport in Ghana’s capital city Accra, you are immediately greeted by a sign that says “Akwaaba,” which means “Welcome” – and this is exactly how you will feel ...

The Ghana Wildlife Society (GWS) has launched the Spring Alive project, an international project aimed at promoting children’s interest in nature and its conservation by increasing their interest in ...

Accra — During Geography Awareness Week from 17 to 23 November, Raleigh International, the UK-based youth development organisation, focussed attention on its environmental projects in Ghana. Geography ...

The Executive Director of the Ghana Wildlife Division, Mr Bernard Asamoah-Boateng, has stressed the need for the financial institutions to detect money laundering through illegal wildlife trade.

The wildlife situation in Ghana is said to be under threat. This wildlife threat is due to the over-use of the nation’s forest reserves which are said to be exhausted. At a panel session on ...

Ghana is facing calls to update its laws on wildlife crime after fears the country has become a transit route for the illegal trade in pangolin scales. More than 31,000 kilograms (68,000 pounds) of ...

The growing demand for game for meat and traditional medicines, especially in urban settings, is increasing humans’ exposure to zoonotic diseases and hunting pressure in forests. Among the zoonotic ...