The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested two Chinese nationals and intercepted several Burkinabè workers during coordinated anti-galamsey operations in the Western North and Western Regions.
The arrests took place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, following intelligence reports of illegal mining activities within the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in Jomoro.
According to officials, access to the forest was initially obstructed by some Forest Guards, but operatives later gained entry, where they uncovered an active mining site along the Tano River.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Embassy of Denmark in Ghana have launched Phase Two of the Atlantic Corridor Project to protect Ghana’s coastal communities from climate risks.
It is also to promote peace, sustainable livelihoods, and resilience.
The initiative, which builds on the gains of the first phase, aims to expand nature-based solutions along Ghana’s coastline, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen community resilience to the impacts of climate change.
It also seeks to promote sustainable development, improve local infrastructure, and deepen collaboration among stakeholders working to safeguard vulnerable coastal populations.
At a brief signing ceremony at the UNDP Head Office in Accra, Mr. Niloy Banerjee, UNDP Resident Representative, expressed appreciation to the Government of Denmark and other development partners for their continued commitment to addressing Ghana’s coastal challenges.
He said the partnership between the UNDP and Denmark was longstanding, highlighting the collaboration as an example of how development cooperation could contribute to both environmental sustainability and human security.
Mr. Jakob Ninulf, Danish Ambassador to Ghana, reaffirmed Denmark’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote peace, stability, and climate action in Ghana and the wider Gulf of Guinea region.
He said climate change posed one of the most fundamental threats to humanity, and addressing it required integrated efforts that link environmental protection, social inclusion, and security.
“Denmark remains firm in supporting development initiatives in Ghana and the sub-region to ensure a peaceful and resilient environment,” he stated.
The Atlantic Corridor Project, launched in 2023, adopts a comprehensive regional approach that combines peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and climate resilience. It covers countries in the Gulf of Guinea, including Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso, which are facing growing threats from climate stress and violent extremism spillovers from the Sahel.
Through partnerships with local authorities, civil society groups, and national institutions, the project promotes inclusive development, enhances early warning mechanisms, and builds the capacity of at-risk communities to respond to both environmental and security challenges.
The new phase will continue to align with UNDP’s broader regional strategy on peace, security, and resilience building in West Africa.
Source: GNA
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