Mr Samuel Jinapor
“So far, the Field Assessment Report shows that, on average, we had a sixty-seven percent survival rate in 2021, seventy-two percent in 2022, and eighty-one percent in 2023. This means that we have some thirty million trees surviving to date, and our task continues to be to nurture them to full maturity,” he stated.
However, speaking to Journalists in Accra during the celebration of World Environment Day, the Founder of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Awula Serwah argues that the figures are inaccurate.
According to her, the Green Ghana Agenda is a mere charade by the government while it ignores the real environmental issues on the ground.
She is therefore demanding an independent audit of the Green Ghana Policy.
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Awula Serwah speaking to journalists (File Photo)
She also reiterated their demands for the repeal of EI 144 and LI 2642.
Executive Instrument (EI) 144 declassified parts of the Achimato Forest as a forest reserve, allowing for its redevelopment, while the Legislative Instrument (LI2462) allows for mining in a Globally Significant Biodiversity Area.
Awula Serwa said, the repeal of the EI 144 and the LI 2462 would help to protect the remaining tracts of primary forest reserves in the country.
Nana Kweku Andoh
June 6, 2024