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 ...

ACCRA, Ghana – August 30, 2002 – In an unprecedented effort to protect West Africa's endangered wildlife from destructive commercial hunting practices, a two-day conference, aimed at reducing the ...

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 ...

According to a new study, Ghana is losing hornbill species to “uncontrolled” hunting, mostly for meat, from its forested parks and reserves. The researchers found that the five largest species of ...

Human interference has long threatened wildlife throughout the world, including dietary habits imperiling endangered species in West Africa. But an emerging Afro-environmentalism in Ghana is now ...

In Ghana it’s not federal or state laws that force people to protect turtles, instead it's tradition and special stories of these unique creatures. Phil Allman, associate professor of vertebrate ...

A new children’s book aimed at inspiring young Ghanaians to protect the country’s endangered wildlife species has been launched in Accra. Titled “Let’s Discover Wildlife in Ghana,” the book is a ...

British author and environmental advocate Catherine Barr has called on Ghanaians, particularly young people, to take an active interest in protecting the country’s endangered wildlife species. Her ...

With more than a third of the world’s tree species sliding towards extinction, and amidst the escalating climate and biodiversity crises, Ghana is stepping up efforts to protect its timber and support ...

An aquatic weed harvester clearing invasive water hyacinth at Kpong dam, Ghana. An aggressive proliferation of water hyacinth in southern Ghana's Volta Lake is crippling fishing activities, depleting ...