Who We are

Resource Conservation Initiative (RESCONI) is a registered natural resource and environmental governance Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was incorporated on 18th May 2007. Read More

Projects undertaken

From 2007-2008, RESCONI through its environmental awareness creation and tree planting promotion programmes supported tree farmers and Forest Plantation Groups to establish private plantations covering over 500 hectares within Nkawie Off-Reserve Areas in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. RESCONI has been engaged in several programmes related to the environment such as the (Protected Area Development Project) PADP II which was funded by the European Commission in 2009. This project aimed at the conservation of the biodiversity heritage in the Protected Areas of Ankasa and Bia, which host some of the last significant tropical rainforest fragments of the Upper Guinea Forest Ecosystem, running from Guinea to Togo. Read More

Achievements in Numbers

Hectares of Plantations established within Nkawie Off-Reserve Areas in the Ashanti Region of Ghana through environmental awareness creation and tree planting promotion programmes.

Protected Area Development Projects undertaken at Ankasa and Bia to conserve biodiversity heritage

Fringe Communities engaged to support watershed protection within Afram Headwaters Basin

Executives trained in guidelines for the Disbursement of Funds to Local Management Committees (LMCs) for the Management of Mining Community Development Schemes.

Our Team

Organization Structure

NB: The broken lines denote the functional relationship

Management

There is a seven-member Board of Directors which is the highest authority that exercises oversight responsibility for management operations and has responsibility for all fiduciary responsibilities and strategic directions of the organization. The Board of Directors' key purpose is to ensure the organization's success by providing strategic direction.

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News and Updates


RESCONI participates in the Launch of the United for Wildlife West Africa Chapter

Resource Conservation Initiative (RESCONI) was delighted to have been part of the launch of the United for Wildlife West Africa Chapter which took place in Lagos, Nigeria from the 10th – 11th July 2024. This meeting was brought together by leading figures from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors across West and Central Africa.

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RESCONI Publications

Case Study on RESCONI published on Satoyama website Read More


RESCONI Final Report on Workshop by TerraFund

From May 8th to 10th, 2024, three key officials of the Resource Conservation Initiative (RESCONI), including the Programmes Manager, Finance Manager, and GIS Officer, participated in a residential training program at Hill View Guest Center in Abokobi, Accra, in the Greater Accra Region. This Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) Workshop was organized for the second cohort of the Restoration Champions undertaking the TerraFund for AFR100/OTP Projects in Ghana. Read the Report




RESCONI marks Green Ghana Day 2024 with pupils at Anwiafutu D/A Basic School and Ampenkro D/A Basic School

In an inspiring effort to combat climate change and promote environmental stewardship, Anwiafutu D/A Basic School and Ampenkro D/A Basic School recently hosted a successful tree planting exercise, undertaken by the Resource Conservation Initiative (RESCONI). More Details




THE ROLE OF GPS COLLARS AND TRANSMITTERS IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN GHANA: CELEBRATING WORLD WILDLIFE DAY 2024

The World Wildlife Day falls on the 3rd March 2024 with the theme “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation.” This theme explores digital innovation and use of digital conservation technologies and services in wildlife conservation, sustainable management and human-wildlife coexistence for the present and future generations.

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Official Onboarding as RestorationChampions under the Terrafund for AFRI100 project.

We are delighted to announce our official onboarding as RestorationChampions under the Terrafund for AFRI100 project. A heartfelt thank you to World Resources Institute One Tree Planted, Realize Impact and Barka Funding for the communications and training workshop, as well as their constant support and belief in our cause.

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Empowering Communities: Research Insights on Competing Land Use in Ghana

RESCONI embarks on a journey through the heart of Ghana's landscapes with our latest video, showcasing the groundbreaking research conducted as part of the project "SUPPORT TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND RIGHTS IN COMPETING LAND USE FOR MINING, AGRICULTURE, AND FOREST UTILIZATION IN GHANA." and what the stakeholders view on the concerns are.


NAVIGATING GHANA'S COMPLEX LAND USE

RESCONI's In-Depth Exploration of Mining, Agriculture and Forest Practices in Asutifi North and Atwima Mponua Districts.


The Resource Conservation Initiative (RESCONI) embarked on a transformative research project, titled "SUPPORT TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND RIGHTS IN COMPETING LAND USE FOR MINING, AGRICULTURE, AND FOREST UTILIZATION IN GHANA." This ambitious initiative sought to unravel the intricacies surrounding land use in the context of mining, agriculture, and forest utilization in Ghana, focusing keenly on the Asutifi North and Atwima Mponua Districts.

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Validation Workshop at Asutifi North

The Resource Conservation Initiative (RESCONI) has organised validation workshops in the Asutifi North District to present the findings of a research aimed to address the complex issues surrounding land use for mining, agriculture, and forest utilization in Ghana.

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Validation Workshop at Atwima Mponua District

The Resource Conservation Initiative (RESCONI) has organised validation workshops in the Atwima Mponua District to present the findings of a research aimed to address the complex issues surrounding land use for mining, agriculture, and forest utilization in Ghana.

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Resources

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RESCONI Research Team with Okofo Appiah Amankwah, Krontihene (middle) of Ntotroso in the Asutifi North District

Research

RESCONI Research Team interacting with CHED Management Staff in Goaso District

Research

RESCONI Research Team in a Cocoa Farm at Ahwiafutu in Atwima Mponua District

Research

RESCONI Research Team with management staff of CHED at Goaso District. The District Cocoa Officer, Mr. Eugene Amoah is the fourth from left.

Research

Group photograph with Ahwianfutu Community after a Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Session in Atwima Mponua District

Capacity Development

Group photograph with the Chiefs of Kenyase No. 1 Traditional Council after a Participatory Session

Capacity Development

RESCONI Research Team with the MoFA Director at Asutifi North District, Mr. Paul Boakye who is the third from the left arrowed.

Research

Group photograph with the MOFA Directorate at Kenyase, Asutifi North District

Capacity Development

RESCONI Research Team with the Planning Officer (Bismark Asante) from left and the Paramount Chief of Kenyase No. 2 (Odeneho Kwabena Nsiah Ababio) in black. Second from the right is the Kyeame to the Paramount Chief

Research

Sub-chiefs of the Kenyase No. 2 Traditional Council

Capacity Development

Stakeholder Engagement with Kenyase No. 2 Traditional Council. Sitting in state is Nana Odeneho Kwabena Nsiah Ababio, the Paramount Chief of Kenyase No. 2 Traditional Area

Capacity Development

Arial view of Toase township in Atwima Mponua District

Capacity Development

Drone coverage at a site in Ampenkrom in Atwima Mponua District

Capacity Development

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