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Africa to Host First Afro-Caribbean Blue Economy Finance Festival

Africa is set to host the first-ever Afro-Caribbean Blue Economy Finance Festival, a landmark event aimed at driving large-scale civic mobilisation for climate action and sustainable ocean finance. The festival will form part of the Earth3rybe Rhythm Festival, described by organisers as “the largest civic climate mobilisation in human history.” In a statement, Ambassador Justin Duru, President General in Council of the Afro-Caribbean Network Initiative, said the festival marks a major milestone for global climate unity — transforming rhythm and culture into tangible tools for regeneration. Set for April 22, 2026, Earth3rybe seeks to unite 2.5 billion people across 100 countries, blending music, technology, and grassroots participation into measurable environmental impact. At the heart of the initiative is the World Free2Green Carnival, a global campaign enabling citizens to plant trees, stream climate-impact music, earn digital eco-tokens, and finance local sustainability […]

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ISSER Urges Government to Treat Waste Management as an Economic Growth Strategy

Experts from the University of Ghana’s Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) are calling on government to redefine waste management as an engine for economic growth, rather than treating it solely as a public health challenge. In a new policy paper titled “The High Cost of Improper Waste Management and Poor Sanitation on Ghana’s Economy,” the ISSER team argues that effective sanitation systems could generate billions in economic value, create new employment opportunities, and improve environmental outcomes. According to the report, every US$1 invested in sanitation could yield up to US$5.50 in economic returns, based on data from the World Health Organization (WHO). The researchers estimate that if Ghana were to dedicate just 1% of its GDP — approximately US$883 million — to sanitation and waste management, the country could generate as much as US$4.86 billion in overall […]

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Green Growth Ghana Project Empowers Women and Youth in Upper west Region.

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), in partnership with Presbyterian University Ghana and the EU Delegation in Ghana, launched the "Green Growth Ghana Project" in Wa on October 9, 2024. The initiative is aimed at economically empowering women and youth in the Northern Savannah Regions through the green and circular economy. The project focuses on training and supporting small-scale enterprises in agro-forestry and environmentally sustainable business practices. It aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality and climate action. During the event, the GNCCI President, Dr. Clement Osei-Amoako, highlighted the importance of sustainable business practices for addressing challenges like climate change and economic dependence on agriculture. The event also awarded outstanding businesses, with the Naa-Momori Technical Institute receiving sewing machines.

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