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Ghana Loses 3,000 ha Mangroves – Journalists Step Up

Recent environmental assessments show Ghana has lost approximately 3,000 hectares of mangrove forest across its coastal zones—driven by illegal logging, pollution, urban expansion, and over-harvesting. In response, journalists and media groups are mobilizing to spotlight the issue and build public momentum for restoration and policy action. Why This Matters Mangrove ecosystems provide critical benefits: They act as coastal buffers, support fish nurseries, store carbon, and protect communities from erosion and storm surges. Their loss jeopardizes biodiversity and coastal resilience. Accelerated deforestation: Ghana has lost around 24 % of its mangrove cover between 1980 and 2010, with continued degradation leading up to recent losses of 3,000 ha. Journalists Take ActionMedia professionals trained in environmental and forest management reporting are now leading coverage that exposes damaging activities like illegal harvesting and pollution. Journalism associations are advocating press freedom and broader campaigns to demand accountability. […]

Ahmad July 18, 2025