The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has called on the government to take significant action against illegal mining, often referred to as galamsey.
Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the EPA, indicated that the galamsey crisis is worsening the effects of climate change, particularly contributing to the shortage of clean drinking water in various regions of Ghana.
In a media interview after presenting her research as the former head of the Department of Physics at the University of Ghana, Professor Klutse emphasized the need for national awareness regarding the galamsey problem.
“We are facing serious limitations in accessing quality and sufficient water in this country. Beyond water, our land is also suffering due to climate change. We are aware of deforestation, and the fertility of our soil is under threat from climate change. Additionally, illegal mining is further damaging our land.
“We must take this issue seriously. While we cannot change the impacts of climate change, we can certainly address the illegal mining activities occurring in the country.”
