At a joint statement over the recent developments resulting from the active actions of the government of Ghana. Which led to unprecedented risk to convert Ghana’s protected forests such as Globally Significant Biodiversity Areas (GSBAs) into logging and mining areas have compelled them to issue a formal notice of intent to pursue civil action against the government of Ghana.
Speaking at the sidelined of the press conference held in Accra, Dr Isaac Nuuno stressed that their constituent team of CSOs include, Rocha Ghana, Tropenbos Ghana, Civil Response, Nature and Development Foundation, and EcoCare Ghana.they have taken this critical step in accordance with section 19(1) of the state proceedings Act, 1998 (Act 555), to fulfil their constitutional duty in safeguarding the natural environment, as enshrined in Article 41(k) of the 1992 constitution.
While acknowledging the government developmental objectives and the imperative needs to utilize natural resources for national progress, they are of the conviction that such utilization must strictly adhere to legal frameworks outlined in the 1992 Constitution, the Timber Resources Management Act 1998 (Act 547) as amended.
The issuance of the Timber utilization contract without consultations.
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