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These activities are - [IslandPlas Launches Two Plastic Waste Collection Centres in São Tomé and Príncipe](https://greenadghana.com/2026/08/17/islandplas-launches-two-plastic-waste-collection-centres-in-sao-tome-and-principe/) - The IslandPlas São Tomé and Príncipe project is working to reduce plastic pollution, strengthen national waste management systems, and improve livelihoods by establishing a comprehensive system for the recovery, recycling, and transformation of plastic waste. At the heart of this initiative is the PlastiNetwork, a decentralised network of plastic collection points designed to connect communities - [Turning Plastic Waste into Action](https://greenadghana.com/2026/07/21/turning-plastic-waste-into-action/) - As part of efforts to reduce the use and environmental impact of plastic bags in São Tomé and Príncipe, GreenAd, through the IslandPlas Project, collaborated with local partner Sucata Papagaio and relevant environmental authorities to support a plastic bag collection exercise with merchant Pereira Duarte. The exercise resulted in the collection of 1,185 kilograms of - [GreenAd Joins First IslandPlas Steering Committee Meeting in São Tomé and Príncipe](https://greenadghana.com/2026/07/17/greenad-joins-first-islandplas-steering-committee-meeting-in-sao-tome-and-principe/) - As an implementing partner of the IslandPlas Project in São Tomé and Príncipe, Green Advocacy Ghana (GreenAd) participated in the first meeting of the project’s Steering Committee, presided over by the Minister of Environment, Youth and Sustainable Tourism, H.E. Nilda da Mata. The meeting brought together key stakeholders to strengthen coordination and advance efforts to - [Plastic and Our Future: Students at Liceu Nacional Learn About the IslandPlas Project](https://greenadghana.com/2026/07/16/plastic-and-our-future-students-at-liceu-nacional-learn-about-the-islandplas-project/) - The IslandPlas project in São Tomé and Príncipe is led by IUCN PACO and implemented in partnership with Green Advocacy Ghana (GreenAd), with funding support from The Coca-Cola Foundation. As part of the project’s implementation activities, the team organised a capacity-building and public sensitisation session in São Tomé on June 3, 2026, as part of - [GreenAd Applauds the Launch of The Last Dig, a Powerful Call for Environmental Stewardship and National Renewal](https://greenadghana.com/2026/07/08/greenad-applauds-the-launch-of-the-last-dig-a-powerful-call-for-environmental-stewardship-and-national-renewal/) - Accra, Ghana – June 30, 2026 Green Advocacy Ghana proudly celebrates the launch of The Last Dig: How Benjie Changed the Galamsey Story, the latest publication by its Executive Director, Mr. Yaw Amoyaw-Osei, unveiled at the Mikaddo Conference Centre in Accra. The book is far more than a work of fiction. It is a compelling - [Ghana Marks a Decade of Pioneering E-Waste Management with Publication Launch and Recognition of Sector Champions](https://greenadghana.com/2026/06/10/ghana-marks-a-decade-of-pioneering-e-waste-management-with-publication-launch-and-recognition-of-sector-champions/) - Green Advocacy Ghana (GreenAd), together with the E-Waste Management Fund, Pure Earth, and GIZ Ghana, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, launched "A Decade of Pioneering E-Waste Management in Ghana (2009–2019)" – a landmark publication chronicling how Ghana transformed e-waste from an uncharted challenge into a structured, nationally coordinated sector. The launch, held at Mikaddo Conference Centre - [Tender Call for Supply of Plastic Waste Processing Equipment & Infrastructure IslandPlas STP Programme – São Tomé and Príncipe](https://greenadghana.com/2026/05/08/tender-call-for-supply-of-plastic-waste-processing-equipment-infrastructure-islandplas-stp-programme-sao-tome-and-principe/) - Deadline: 29th May 2026, 16:00 GMT GreenAd, implementing partner of the IUCN IslandPlas programme in São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation, invites qualified suppliers to submit tenders for the supply, installation, commissioning, and training on equipment use and infrastructure for the first structured plastic waste collection and processing facility in STP. - [The Resource Water: Why Safe and Clean Water Matters](https://greenadghana.com/2026/05/07/the-resource-water-why-safe-and-clean-water-matters/) - By: Anabel Ami Galley, BSc. Earth Science - Volunteer Water is one of the most valuable natural resources on Earth and remains essential for the survival of all living organisms. Human beings, animals, and plants all depend on water for growth, development, and the continuation of life. Beyond survival, water plays a central role in - [IslandPlas São Tomé and Príncipe: GreenAd Advances a Circular Plastic Recovery System with IUCN](https://greenadghana.com/2026/03/02/islandplas-sao-tome-and-principe-greenad-advances-a-circular-plastic-recovery-system-with-iucn/) - In December 2025, Green Advocacy Ghana (GreenAd), as an implementing partner to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), took an important step forward in advancing circular solutions beyond Ghana’s borders. From February 15 to March 1, 2026, our Programmes and Partnership Manager, Daniel Owiredu, and Impact Manager, Kojo Amoyaw-Osei, embarked on a two-week - [GreenAd and Climate Watch Africa Formalise Strategic Partnership to Advance Climate Action](https://greenadghana.com/2026/02/16/greenad-and-climate-watch-africa-formalise-strategic-partnership-to-advance-climate-action/) - A new chapter for climate action and communication has officially begun. On Thursday, February 12, 2026, GreenAd and Climate Watch Africa formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at GreenAd’s office in Sakumono. The brief but significant ceremony marked the beginning of a collaboration grounded in shared values and - [Sustainable Fashion: Stitching a Greener Future](https://greenadghana.com/2026/01/27/sustainable-fashion-stitching-a-greener-future/) - By: Gladys Essuman, Bsc. Earth Science – Volunteer The fashion industry is one of the world's largest polluters, contributing significantly to environmental degradation and waste (Niinimäki et al., 2016). But there's hope. Sustainable fashion is gaining traction, and it's about time we dived into what makes it tick. Let's break it down into four key - [Rising Tides, Broken Homes: Climate Change Forces Ghanaians to Flee](https://greenadghana.com/2026/01/08/rising-tides-broken-homes-climate-change-forces-ghanaians-to-flee/) - By: Gladys Essuman, Bsc. Earth Science - Volunteer Kwainoo is a 40-year-old fisherman from a small coastal town in Ghana's Volta Region. For years, he relied on the sea to feed his family and support his community. But as the tides rose and the storms grew stronger, Kwainoo’s livelihood began to disappear. The fish disappeared, - [The Unseen Threat: Lead Poisoning and Pollution in Ghana](https://greenadghana.com/2025/12/03/the-unseen-threat-lead-poisoning-and-pollution-in-ghana/) - By: Gladys Essuman, BSc. Earth Science - Volunteer Empowered by knowledge, compelled to act. During a workshop led by Pure Earth in 2024 at the University of Ghana-Department of Earth Science, I gained a deeper understanding of the pressing issues of lead poisoning and pollution. As we all contribute to the environment, it's crucial we - [Plastic Pollution in Ghana's Waterways: A Growing Environmental Concern](https://greenadghana.com/2025/11/27/plastic-pollution-in-ghanas-waterways-a-growing-environmental-concern/) - By: Gladys Essuman, BSc. Earth Science - Volunteer Imagine waking up to the sound of waves crashing against the shore, only to find plastic waste washing up with the tide. This is the harsh reality facing Ghana's waterways, from the Volta River to our beautiful coastlines. It's time to take action: a clean environment is - [Australian High Commissioner, Berenice Owen-Jones Visits GreenAd City Mining Centre](https://greenadghana.com/2025/10/18/australian-high-commissioner-berenice-owen-jones-visits-greenad-city-mining-centre/) - GreenAd had the distinct honour of hosting the Australian High Commissioner to Ghana at its City Mining Centre (CMC) in Agbogbloshie — a purpose-built e-waste collection and dismantling facility dedicated to promoting safe and sustainable recycling practices. The visit formed part of the Australian Aid partnership with Pure Earth under the Coalition Against Lead Pollution - [Strengthening Our Safety Culture: GreenAd Undertakes Fire Preparedness and Response Training](https://greenadghana.com/2025/10/08/strengthening-our-safety-culture-greenad-undertakes-fire-preparedness-and-response-training/) - As part of our ongoing commitment to capacity building and workplace safety, Team GreenAd joined colleagues at the City Mining Centre (CMC) in Agbogbloshie for an intensive Fire Preparedness and Response Training. The exercise forms part of GreenAd’s broader goal to equip its staff with the practical knowledge and confidence needed to handle emergency situations - [A Journey of Shared Purpose: GreenAd and Pure Earth Ghana](https://greenadghana.com/2025/09/24/a-journey-of-shared-purpose-greenad-and-pure-earth-ghana/) - Our partnership with Pure Earth Ghana is more than a collaboration, it’s a story of grit, discovery, and hope. It began in 2009, when GreenAd set out with a single, pressing question: where are Ghana’s hidden toxic scars? Back then, environmental contamination wasn’t always headline news. But we knew the stakes were high. Communities were - [Inspiring the Next Generation: GreenAd Calls Youth to Lead on Climate and Development](https://greenadghana.com/2025/09/05/inspiring-the-next-generation-greenad-calls-youth-to-lead-on-climate-and-development/) - “We are the first generation with the power to end poverty and the last with the chance to stop climate change,” declared Daniel Owiredu, Programs and Partnership Manager at GreenAd, as he stood before students of Accra High School. His passionate words were not just a statement, they were a call to action, urging young - [Transforming Ghana’s E-Waste Sector: Social, Economic, and Environmental Impacts](https://greenadghana.com/2025/09/05/transforming-ghanas-e-waste-sector-social-economic-and-environmental-impacts/) - The Social Sustainability Fund Project, implemented by GreenAd with Fairphone, Argo360, GASDA, and RVO, is setting a new benchmark for inclusive and sustainable e-waste management in Ghana. Findings from the Local Impact Assessment highlight powerful early impacts across four areas: 1. Social Impact Informal collectors who once worked under constant harassment and unsafe conditions now - [From Survival to Sustainability: Changing Lives of Ghana’s E-Waste Collectors](https://greenadghana.com/2025/09/05/from-survival-to-sustainability-changing-lives-of-ghanas-e-waste-collectors/) - Every day in Accra, thousands of informal e-waste collectors risk their health and safety to dismantle discarded electronics. Many walk long distances, earn unpredictable incomes, and face harassment from authorities—all without insurance or protective equipment. Women, in particular, are excluded from this work due to cultural norms, leaving them economically marginalized. The Social Sustainability Fund - [Social Sustainability Fund Project Towards a Living Income for (E)-Waste Pickers in Ghana](https://greenadghana.com/2025/02/27/hello-world/) - Ghana’s e-waste sector is dominated by informal collectors and dismantlers who face unsafe working conditions, unstable incomes, and limited social protection. Many earn less than 40% of the national living income threshold, while being exposed daily to toxins, harassment, and economic exploitation. 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Please try again or contact site support. - [Donor Dashboard](https://greenadghana.com/donor-dashboard/) - [Sample Page](https://greenadghana.com/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger ## Projects - [Capacity Building for a Safe Circular Water Economy (RECIRCULATE)](https://greenadghana.com/project/capacity-building-for-a-safe-circular-water-economy-recirculate/) - The project aimed to support new partnership-based approaches to enable African researchers to grow transformational impact by working with, in, and for their communities. The core objectives were to: Understand how African eco-innovation systems work, how they differ from European models, and what innovations would be needed to achieve SDG's 8 and 13 Grow the - [ESMF for the WASH in Disaster-Prone Communities](https://greenadghana.com/project/esmf-for-the-wash-in-disaster-prone-communities/) - ESMF for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Disaster-Prone Communities (WASH in DPC) Programme Scope of work: Stakeholder mapping and planning of 26 communities Profiling of 26 communities from 9 DPC districts, covering: Livelihood activities and strategies Availability and access to potable water sources Existing sanitation practices and services Access to sanitation facilities in households - [Development of an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)](https://greenadghana.com/project/development-of-an-environmental-and-social-management-framework-esmf/) - The project aimed to guide the sustainable implementation of the Rural Sanitation Model and Strategy (RSMS) programme under the Community-Led Total Sanitation Drive. Scope of work: Development of a Facilitation Guide for Field Officers Development of a mechanism for compliance with ESMF Development of a standard training model for implementation of the ESMF Capacity building - [Incentive Payment System for a Defined E-Waste Types at Old Fadama Scrapyard](https://greenadghana.com/project/incentive-payment-system-for-a-defined-e-waste-types-at-old-fadama-scrapyard/) - The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) in partnership with the German Development Bank (KfW) is implementing a bilateral development project – Recycling and Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in an Environmentally Sound Manner – between the Republic of Ghana and the Federal Republic of Germany. GreenAd has the task - [Pilot E-Waste Incentive Payment System at Agbogbloshie Scrapyard](https://greenadghana.com/project/pilot-e-waste-incentive-payment-system-at-agbogbloshie-scrapyard/) - Duration: Mar 2017 – Dec 2018 The GIZ E-Waste Programme aimed at improving the conditions for sustainable management and disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) in Ghana. The programme focused on three levels of intervention: Improvement of policy framework on sustainable management on e-waste at the macro level Development of economically viable business modes to promote - [Air quality monitoring of the Agbogbloshie Scrap Yard](https://greenadghana.com/project/air-quality-monitoring-of-the-agbogbloshie-scrap-yard/) - Duration: Mar – Dec 2016 The objective of this project was to ascertain the extent to which the pilot project on waste electronic & electrical equipment (WEEE) management and reduction of release of CFCs at Agbogbloshie contributed to improvement in air quality. Scope of work: Air quality sampling and analysis Develop mitigation measures to reduce - [Technical Report on the Sustainable Management of E-waste in Ghana ](https://greenadghana.com/project/technical-report-on-the-sustainable-management-of-e-waste-in-ghana/) - Duration: Jan – Jul 2015 The World Bank received grant funds from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to support preparatory work to respond to the issue of e-waste with the aim of designing a larger program to address environment and health risks associated with harmful chemicals, such as mercury and other heavy metals from e-waste. - [Agbogbloshie Pilot Project on Waste Electronic & Electrical Equipment (WEEE) management](https://greenadghana.com/project/agbogbloshie-pilot-project-on-waste-electronic-electrical-equipment-weee-management/) - Duration: August 2012 – Dec 2016 (Phase I) Nov 2014 –Dec 2015 (Phase II) The main objectives of the project were to eliminate the burning of plastics and other components of e-waste streams and to enhance the value of metal recovery. GreenAd was contracted to conduct training for informal e-waste workers and an awareness campaign - [Assessment of Health Sector Status and Effects of Exposure to Chemicals at Agbogbloshie](https://greenadghana.com/project/assessment-of-health-sector-status-and-effects-of-exposure-to-chemicals-at-agbogbloshie/) - Duration: Jan – April 2011 The overall aim of the study was to assess and describe the health status and extent of exposure of handlers of e-waste to the chemicals associated with electronic waste Scope of work: Assessed the knowledge, perceptions, and practices of e-waste handlers Engaged 87 participants from the Old Fadama e-waste dumpsite - [Ghana E-waste National Strategy](https://greenadghana.com/project/ghana-e-waste-national-strategy/) - Duration: Jan – Mar 2011 The main objectives of the study included the following: Establish an institutional framework for collaboration in controlling the importation of used EEE. Account for and maintain accurate records on the importation of both new and used EEE. Create awareness of the dangers of the current handling processes, the new hand-in/take-back - [Energy Efficient Recycling of E-scrap Project in Ghana](https://greenadghana.com/project/energy-efficient-recycling-of-e-scrap-project-in-ghana/) - Duration: Oct 2010 – Mar 2013 Awareness and training of e-waste workers on sound and efficient recycling methods, participation in designing the site (sheds) to transform the Agbogbloshie Scrap Yard, and a business tour to Sweden. Funding: Nordic Fund Partners: Raw Materials Group AB, Swedish Geological, EPA Country of Assignment: Sweden Project Contribution to SDGs - [Bankuman Ecotourism Project ](https://greenadghana.com/project/bankuman-ecotourism-project/) - Duration: October 2008 Scope of work: Conducted a study to find solutions to save the coastline from refuse disposal Mobilization of the community to clean up. Sanitation campaign at Bankuman community (Tema New Town) - [Socio-economic Assessment and Feasibility Study on Sustainable E-Waste Management in Ghana](https://greenadghana.com/project/socio-economic-assessment-and-feasibility-study-on-sustainable-e-waste-management-in-ghana/) - Duration: Jan – Aug 2010 The Socio-economic Assessment and Feasibility Study on Sustainable E-Waste Management in Ghana focused on improved recycling technology options and multiple socio-economic aspects of the e-waste sector, feasible ways to integrate the informal sector into possible business models, and identifying new market niches to generate significant employment and income opportunities for - [Communication and Outreach Strategy for Mercury Management in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Ghana (ASGM).  ](https://greenadghana.com/project/communication-and-outreach-strategy-for-mercury-management-in-artisanal-and-small-scale-gold-mining-in-ghana-asgm/) - The strategy was developed as part of the implementation of the African Environmental Health and Pollution Management Programme, funded by the Global Environment Facility. The objective of the strategy was to help change mindsets and move mercury users in the artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector towards cleaner practices and technologies. Scope of work: Situational - [Social Sustainability Fund Project: “Towards a Living Income for E-waste Collectors in Ghana”](https://greenadghana.com/project/social-sustainability-fund-project-towards-a-living-income-for-e-waste-collectors-in-ghana/) - Phase A of the Project Local Impact Assessment and Due Diligence Analysis: Desk research was conducted to review and assess previous baseline studies on the living income of Ghana’s informal e-waste collectors. This research informed the development of targeted interventions aimed at improving their income and overall livelihood. Key intervention strategies were designed to enhance - [The ACTUATE Project](https://greenadghana.com/project/actuate-project/) - This project aimed to encourage the adoption of anaerobic digester technology and the circular economy by showcasing the benefits through the co-delivery of community-based demonstration systems in Ghana and Nigeria. GreenAd was involved in project implementation in Ghana. Scope of work: Installation of demonstrator biodigester at Umar Bun Hatab Islamic School Rehabilitation of old office - [Pollution data from Toxic Sites Identification Program (TSIP)  ](https://greenadghana.com/project/pollution-data-from-toxic-sites-identification-program-tsip/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]The TSIP was developed to provide inventoried data on contaminated sites across low- and middle-income countries. This was to make such data available to facilitate further pollution studies, control, and management, highlighting the alarming conditions of e-waste pollution in Ghana. Identification and analysis of relevant stakeholders in Environment, Health - [MESTI-KfW Incentive Payment System](https://greenadghana.com/project/mesti-kfw-incentive-payment-system/) - Setup of the handing Over Centre under the LI 2250 and The Technical Guidelines for E-waste Management. The implementation of an incentive scheme for the purchases of waste cables, batteries, thermoplastics, and CRTs. ## Paystack Forms - [Green Ad Donation](https://greenadghana.com/?paystack_form=green-ad-2) ## Venues - [Mikaddo Conference Centre, Osu](https://greenadghana.com/venue/mikaddo-conference-centre-osu/) - [Nkwantanang MA '5' Basic School](https://greenadghana.com/venue/nkwantanang-ma-5-basic-school/) - [Lashbi Electoral](https://greenadghana.com/venue/lashbi-electoral/) - [Accra](https://greenadghana.com/venue/accra/) - [Agbogbloshie](https://greenadghana.com/venue/agbogbloshie/) ## Organisers - [GreenAd](https://greenadghana.com/organiser/greenad/) - [Hon. 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This thought-provoking semi-fictional novel brings environmental governance to life through storytelling, transforming the complex challenge of illegal mining (galamsey) - [Launch of “A Decade of Pioneering E-waste Management in Ghana (2009 – 2019)" and Recognition Awards](https://greenadghana.com/event/launch-of-a-decade-of-pioneering-e-waste-management-in-ghana-2009-2019-and-recognition-awards/) - Through the collective efforts of partners and stakeholders, a national initiative was championed to address the growing challenge of electronic waste in Ghana at a time when public awareness and technical knowledge on the subject were still limited. With guidance and leadership of MEST and EPA, foundational documents and strategies were developed to support awareness - [Understanding the E-Waste Economy: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What Ghanaians Must Do](https://greenadghana.com/event/understanding-the-e-waste-economy-what-it-is-why-it-matters-and-what-ghanaians-must-do/) - Every day, old phones, broken laptops, and outdated appliances pile up in homes and landfills across Ghana. But behind this growing wave of discarded electronics lies a critical question: What if there’s a sustainable way forward? Join us for a thought-provoking virtual discussion under the theme:“Understanding the E-Waste Economy: What It Is, Why It Matters, - [Strengthening Partnerships for a Safer Environment: Pure Earth Team Visits GreenAd](https://greenadghana.com/event/strengthening-partnerships-for-a-safer-environment-pure-earth-team-visits-greenad/) - GreenAd was honoured to welcome a high-level delegation from Pure Earth today, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen the longstanding partnership between our two organisations. The visiting team included: Mr. Gabriel Sanchez Ibarra, Vice President, Programs, Pure Earth Dr. Esmond Wisdom Quansah, Country Director, Pure Earth Ghana Nana Agyei Sikapa Ofosu-Manu, Communications Officer, Pure - [Meeting With Environmental School Clubs](https://greenadghana.com/event/meeting-with-environmental-school-clubs/) - On February 9, 2024, the GreenAd team embarked on another memorable journey to connect with the Environmental School Clubs at two remarkable schools. Nkwantanang MA '5' Basic School and Fire Armour '2' Basic School, nestled in Madina, Accra, welcomed us with open arms. Our time spent with these passionate Environmental School Club members was nothing - [Cleanup Exercise](https://greenadghana.com/event/cleanup-exercise/) - On Saturday, March 9, 2024, the GreenAd team together with the Assembly Member of Lashbi Electoral Area, Hon. Justice Tettey, and some dedicated residents, came together for an impactful deep cleanup exercise. Witnessing the collective effort to address the environmental repercussions of human activity was truly inspiring. 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