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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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.
Read MoreEmpowering 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.
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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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.
Achievements in Details
• Tree farmers and Forest Plantation Groups supported to establish private plantations covering over 500 hectares within Nkawie Off-Reserve Areas in the Ashanti Region of Ghana (2007 – 2008).
• Through the Protected Area Development Project (PADP II) undertook activities to conserve 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 (2009).
• Enhancement of the conservation strategies for Afram Headwaters Watershed and Catchment Management for long-term water resources for agriculture, industry and human consumption on a sustainable basis (2015).
• Development of the Guidelines for the Disbursement of Funds to Local Management Committees (LMCs) for the Management of Mining Community Development Schemes (2021).
• Training of 19 Local Management Committees (LMCs) for the Management of Mining Community Development Schemes (2021)
