Ghana

The environmental fallout of illegal mining in Southern Ghana

The environmental toll of illegal mining is undeniable, but forward-thinking initiatives are forging a path to recovery.

IWMI is working with governments to build water resilience at COP29 

IWMI women researchers are leading the way on actionable policy recommendations and implementation for water resource management.

IWMI is helping to address gaps in Africa’s water data

A collaborative, stakeholder-driven approach is enhancing capacity and tailoring solutions to local needs.

Minister lauds collaboration with IWMI

IWMI's work in Northern Ghana helps planners and decision-makers to develop interventions that encouraged positive societal transformation.

Integrated agricultural water management is a game changer in mixed farming systems

In Ghana and Mali, IWMI promotes agricultural water management practices through scaling partnerships and demand-driven research.

July-August 2024 Research Journal Roundup

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from July and August 2024.

Sustainable aquaculture in northern Ghana

See how local youths boost their incomes and plan for future cycles through sustainable aquaculture Ghana's Nansoni community.

Youth-led aquaculture in Northern Ghana 

By transforming underutilized dams into productive aquaculture farms, IWMI is helping to create year-round employment opportunities that reduce the need for youth migration.

Aquaculture in small reservoirs in Ghana’s North-East Region

The IWMI-led initiative is turning local dams into sources of growth and development.

May-June 2024 Research Journal Roundup

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from May and June 2024.

On gender and social inclusion in Ghana’s landscape management policies

Addressing the gaps will pave the way for inclusive and sustainable management, benefitting landscapes and communities.

Youth migration and climate resilience in northern Ghana

IWMI research draws out the positive and negative outcomes impacting society and the environment.

When climate and cocoa collide  

Chocolate prices soar as El Nino dries up major producers but is there more to the story?

The current heat is a chilling reminder of the climate crisis and its impacts on food insecurity

Turning the challenges posed by climate change into opportunities for innovation and transformation.

Citizen science empowers local communities

Local communities in Ahafo Ano Southwest District of Ghana have become active participants in water management and sustainability.

Inclusive landscape management

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) promotes stakeholder engagement in the co-deign of an inclusive management plan for landscape with competing uses in Ghana.

March-April research journal roundup

Read our roundup of IWMI’s work in April and March 2024.

ECOWAS, IWMI call for efficient water resources management

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and IWMI seek to work together to address the challenges of water scarcity, climate change, and sustainable irrigational agriculture practices in the region.

IWMI, GIDA sign MoU to boost irrigation farming

IWMI and the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) enter into a five-year agreement aimed at significantly transforming the irrigation system for year-round cultivation.

IWMI to expand groundbreaking Africa earth observation project

New grant will enable expanded scope and collaboration and make actionable water information accessible to governments and other groups.

Protecting Ghana’s Water Futures through Citizen Science

Women and youth empowered to foster responsible environmental stewardship in unique demonstration activity.

Unlocking rural development

Understanding the drivers of social transformation and climate resilience in rural communities provides evidence for further development action.

IWMI and partners map the state of water across Africa

Earth observation platforms and data will support decision-makers in the management of flood and drought risk.

The sanitation circular economy - rhetoric vs. reality

IWMI researchers call for a sanitation circular and solidarity economy which explores innovative economic solutions for the most basic of human needs in ways that are wired for inclusivity.

“If […] there is a small boy in the house, he must grant me permission before I can do anything on [the] land”

How gender roles and labor allocations impact livelihood spaces in the Upper-West region of Ghana.

Reviving Ghana’s green belt

The fight for Ghanian forests requires a blend of science, local wisdom, and collaborative action.

Humming a new tune on World Toilet Day: Creating value through brown gold

Work by IDS and partners, including IWMI, has looked at urban sanitation challenges in Nepal, India, Ethiopia and Ghana.

Reeling it in: How aquaculture is improving livelihoods and nutrition in northern Ghana

A pilot project is introducing aquaculture in small reservoirs in a sustainable and scalable model.

Peter Oppong’s inspiring journey

Smallholder farmers like Oppong are reaping the benefits of solar-powered irrigation, a cost-effective and easy-to-implement technology.

IWMI part of global, five-year program to build sustainable food systems

IWMI will implement the Innovation Lab for Irrigation & Mechanization Systems, funded by USAID and led by University of Nebraska.

August-September 2023 research journal roundup

IWMI contributions to research in August and September of 2023

Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high

IWMI research shows that cocoa farmers in Ghana are interested in solar-powered irrigation pumps but face financial barriers. Policy changes and education are needed.

A Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Hub takes form in Ghana

To mitigate the negative effects of urbanization on resource use and environmental pollution, 15 key actors in the waste-sanitation-agriculture interface joined efforts to set up a Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Hub in Ghana.