Tag: EPA

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of Ghana has announced that it will embark on a series of Compliance Enforcement Exercises across the country to ensure strict adherence to environmental regulations and sustainable development practices. The move, the EPA says, is in line with its mandate under the Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124), as well as the Environmental Assessment Regulations, 1999 (LI 1652) and the Hazardous Electronic and Other Wastes (Classification), Control and Management Regulations, 2016 (LI 2250). According to the Authority, the nationwide exercises will target businesses, industries, undertakings, entities, project proponents, and the general public. The enforcement is aimed at safeguarding Ghana’s natural and built environment by ensuring com...

The Sogakope Area Office of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced the commencement of its 2025 compliance enforcement exercise across six districts within its jurisdiction in September 2025.  The exercise will cover the Keta Municipal; Akatsi South Municipal; Anloga, South Tongu, North Tongu and Central Tongu Districts.  According to the authority, the exercise forms part of efforts to ensure strict adherence to environmental laws, including the Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124), Environmental Assessment Regulations, 1999 (LI 1652), the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022 (Act 1080), and the Hazardous Electronic and Other Wastes (Classification), Control and Management Regulations, 2016 (LI 2250).  Mr. Derick Ashia Logo,...

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has taken significant steps to enhance the conservation of marine life, particularly cetaceans (whales and dolphins), through a collaborative approach with key stakeholders. A training programme has, therefore, been organised by the Authority for reps of various institutions to effectively address the issue of stranded or beached cetaceans and improve environmental awareness and response. Participants were from the Ghana National Canoe Fishermen Council, Ghana Marine Police, Fisheries Commission, Meridian Port Services, and local authorities from coastal municipalities in the Greater Accra Region. A release issued to the Ghana News Agency on Tuesday, in Accra, said the training focused on several crucial areas, including handling and sa...