Caring for Nature, Sustaining Livelihoods
Smallholder farmers in the transition landscape have been advised to manage their farms as an entrepreneurial venture to improve their income and livelihood. This call was made during a Farmer Business School training organised by EcoCare Ghana as part of…
Water, the essence of life, faces grave threats in Ghana due to climate change and human-induced pollution from activities such as illegal mining, improper waste disposal and farming near water sources. The Tano River, which takes it source from Techiman,…
In the face of escalating climate change and environmental degradation, local governance has emerged as a critical frontier for change. Recognizing this urgency, EcoCare Ghana, in partnership with the European Union-funded Landscapes and Environmental Agility across the Nation (LEAN) Project,…
In a world increasingly shaped by the adverse impact of climate change, the call to plant trees and conserve biodiversity reverberates louder than ever. Yet, this noble endeavour demands more than just a green thumb—it requires a deliberate effort of…
In a bid to transform the agricultural landscape and empower smallholder farmers, EcoCare Ghana has trained 150 small farmers from the transition landscape of Ghana in the production of organic compost tea. This initiative is part of the broader European…
In a remarkable turn of events, farmers in the Transition landscape of Ghana, who chose mushroom farming as part of the European Union-funded Landscapes and Environmental Agility across the Nation (EU LEAN ) project’s additional livelihood initiative, are experiencing a…
EcoCare Ghana, as part of the European Union-funded Landscapes and Environmental Agility across the Nation (LEAN) Project, has trained farmers from 28 communities in alternative livelihood opportunities. Aimed at empowering predominantly food crop farmers, the training, a key component of…
Globally, biodiversity is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems that provide us with clean air and water, fertile soil, medicines, and food. Without biodiversity, these essential ecosystem services would be compromised, leading to a decline general well-being of humanity. Biodiversity refers…
Forests are an important part of Ghana’s landscape, and play a critical role in both the health of people and Ghana’s economy. Over the past 30 years, Ghana’s economy has developed significantly, however, despite this growth, Ghana is still heavily…
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