Geography of Ghana - Wikipedia
Ghana encompasses plains, low hills, rivers, Lake Volta, the world's largest artificial lake, Dodi Island and Bobowasi Island on the south Atlantic Ocean coast of Ghana. Ghana can be divided into four different geographical ecoregions. The coastline is mostly a low, sandy shore backed by plains and scrub and intersected by several rivers and ...
Ghana Maps & Facts - World Atlas
2023年8月8日 · Ghana, covering a total area of about 238,540 km 2 (or approximately 92,101 mi 2), is situated on the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean in the subregion of West Africa. The country shares its borders with three countries: Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to the east.
Ghana renews commitment to protecting the ocean
2023年6月5日 · The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo pledged Ghana’s commitment to ensuring sustainable ocean management. He called for a renewed commitment from...
Awakening New Depths for Sustainable Ocean Management
2024年6月8日 · As a member of the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, Ghana has committed to sustainably manage 100% of the ocean area under its national jurisdiction by 2025. The country is developing a Sustainable Ocean Plan (SOP) to implement the Ocean Panel’s transformations agenda.
Navigating challenges, maximizing Potential: Ghana’s ocean …
2023年6月21日 · Ghana, a coastal nation with a vast expanse of ocean, is at a crossroads where it must navigate the challenges facing its marine resources to unlock their full potential. The ocean provides a plethora of opportunities, from economic growth and food security to environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
Navigating challenges, maximizing Potential: Ghana's ocean …
2023年6月20日 · Ghana, a coastal nation with a vast expanse of ocean, is at a crossroads where it must navigate the challenges facing its marine resources to unlock their full potential. The ocean provides a...
Home - Ocean Rock
2024年8月11日 · With the overarching goal of protecting marine ecosystems and supporting communities that depend on them, our operations focus on addressing ocean climate challenges through science and technology applications; ocean literacy, citizen science, community-based advocacy and multi-stake-holders’ engagement and facilitation for policy advocacy.
Ghana by the Sea - NASA Earth Observatory
2021年5月1日 · As climate change contributes to sea level rise, coastal flooding and erosion pose an imminent threat to Ghana’s coastal communities. Along a narrow strip of land between the lagoon and the gulf, the fishing village of Fuvemeh has been essentially swallowed by the sea, displacing its inhabitants.
Safeguarding Ghana’s Treasures: The urgent call to protect marine …
Ghana's coastal areas, a showcase of biodiversity and economic promise, are threatened, along with the turquoise waters and rich tapestry they support. In addition to endangering marine life, pollution, overfishing, and climate change threaten the livelihoods and cultural traditions of numerous Ghanaians.
Focus on: Ghana - One Ocean Hub
2020年8月31日 · On the RP 1 front, the team in Ghana is currently focusing on two key areas. The first is the work on customary laws of oceans communities. This research will explore the customs, traditions, and laws of select ocean-facing communities in Ghana within the context of the extant legal framework.