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Sustainable Development Goals in Ghana SDG Meeting in Ghana (capacity Building and knowledge sharing using the SDG) The SDGs, also called the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that everyone enjoys peace and prosperity by 2030. It was adopted by 193 countries, with Ghana inclusive.
In recent times, tourism has boomed in Ghana and Africa, becoming more exciting and educational. In 2015, there were 897,000 arrivals, boosting businesses and the economy. The Ghana Tourism Authority actively supports the tourism industry by fostering sustainable development and enabling the provision of quality tourism services and products.
The Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA Ghana) is an agency of Ministry, established by EPA Act 490 (1994). [1] The agency is dedicated to improving, conserving and promoting the country's environment and striving for environmentally sustainable development with sound, efficient resource management, taking into account social and equity issues.
The tourist industry in Ghana is known to promote sustainable tourism that includes: cultural tourism, heritage tourism, recreational tourism, adventure tourism and event tourism. Cultural tourism focuses on festivals and events, whereas heritage tourism focuses on the history of the slave routes.
The World Economic Forum statistics in 2010 showed that Ghana was 108th out of 139 countries as the world's favourite tourism destinations. [8] The country had moved two places up from the 2009 rankings. In 2011, Forbes magazine, published that Ghana was ranked the eleventh most friendly country in the world. The assertion was based on a survey ...
While "sustainable tourism" is a concept, the term "responsible tourism" refers to the behaviors and practices that can lead to sustainable tourism. For example, backpacker tourism is a trend that contributes to sustainability from the various environmental, economic, and cultural activities associated with it. [19]
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and its agencies (the Fisheries Commission and the National Premix Secretariat) work hand in hand with over 80% of the Ministries in Ghana and other entities in order to develop a reliable, disciplined, manageable, and sustainable fisheries sector for Ghanaians. [9]
The 26th National Farmers' Day of the 2010 Ghana-KITA Best Institution Award in Ashanti Region. Agriculture in Ghana consists of a variety of agricultural products and is an established economic sector, providing employment on a formal and informal basis. [1] [2] It is represented by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. [3]