A one-day workshop on integrating Renewable Energy (RE) actions and strategies into the Medium-Term Development Plan of Metropolitan Municipal and District Assemblies in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) has ended in Accra. The seminar called on participants to pay attention to local emission sources. The workshop which was organised by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly […]
A Ghanaian Environmentalist, Chibeze Ezekiel has been appointed to the Panel of International Experts on the Environment of Peace 2022 (EP2022) project. The Executive Coordinator of the Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND) will serve as a panel member. The EP2022 project is an ambitious new initiative that aims to increase global understanding of the impacts […]
The Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND Ghana), in collaboration with the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has empowered young people to advocate for a transition to renewable energy. The two-day workshop hosted by ACEP in North Legon trained participants on developing policy briefs and using research to effect change. The Executive Director of […]
Chibeze Ezekiel is an environmentalist working primarily in the areas of climate change, biological diversity, forestry and renewable energy. He is a certified Youth Master trainer on Climate Change and a National Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Champion. He is a strong advocate for youth inclusion in policy and decisionmaking processes, especially in the issues related […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a stakeholder meeting with Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND) plan to develop a roadmap for youth participation in developing and implementing the National Adaptation Plan (NAP), Accra. The Government of Ghana, through the Environmental Protection Agency, under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation […]
Effective Coordination among State Institutions & Agencies is critical in achieving Environmental Sustainability-SYND Report by: Ishmael Barfi The National Coordinator for Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND), Mr. Chibeze Ezekiel has called for effective coordination of state institutions and agencies in the environmental sector to enhance Ghana chances of achieving it’s climate change indicators. According to […]
Executive Coordinator of the Strategic Youth Network for Development Ghana (SYND) has encouraged the youth to contribute their quota to the development of the country. Chibeze Ezekiel made these comments at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 2nd anniversary celebration of the Youth in Natural Resources and Environmental Governance (Youth-NREG) Platform. According to him, it […]
Environmental activism in Ghana has risen in the wake of environmental degradation such as illegal small scale mining (galamsey) and climate change, which has threatened food and water security. World-renowned environmental activist, Gretha Thunberg, rose to fame through her activism and has led various revolutions to combat climate change. As young people advocate environment conservation, […]
A youth-led environmental group, Strategic Youth Network with Development (SYND), is calling on the government to establish cook stove factories in coastal communities to upscale fish smoking and ensure food safety. In week-long research on energy access in Ghana, the Energy Focal Point for SYND, Priscilla Adogo Ahiada, says the factories will help curb unemployment among fisherfolk […]
The Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND) in partnership with Friends of the Earth (FoE-US) and Gower Street engaged Ghanaian financial institutions on protecting biodiversity. The inception meeting, held at Miklin Hotel in Accra, urged the institutions to adopt and implement principles of the Banks and Biodiversity ‘No Go’ policy. The ‘No Go’ policy, […]