“Ghana Takes Step Towards Sustainable Blue Economy with Launch of UN Global Compact Ocean Center”

Story by Fada Amakye from Daily Sun online

The Ghana chapter of the United Nations Global Compact Ocean Center was launched recently, marking a significant step towards promoting ocean sustainability and a blue economy in the country. The event brought together representatives from government, industry, and civil society, highlighting the importance of partnerships and collaboration in achieving a sustainable blue economy.

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Minister Emelia Atta, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the government’s commitment to implementing a sound national blue economy strategy. She noted that the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has revised its vision to align with the blue economy agenda, focusing on sustainability, resilience, and innovation.

The Minister highlighted that Ghana does not currently have a national blue economy strategy, but efforts are underway to develop one. A committee comprising representatives from various sectors, including academia, has been set up to work on the strategy. An inter-sectoral technical committee, hosted by the Ministry of Environment, is also working on the draft of the National Blue Economy strategy, under the supervision of the Senior Presidential Advisor for Government Affairs.

The launch of the UN Global Compact Ocean Center in Ghana underscores the importance of collaboration and partnerships in promoting ocean sustainability. The event demonstrated the commitment of various stakeholders to work together towards achieving a sustainable blue economy in Ghana.

The launch of the UN Global Compact Ocean Center in Ghana is a significant step towards promoting ocean sustainability and a blue economy in the country.

With the government’s commitment to implementing a sound national blue economy strategy, Ghana is poised to make progress towards achieving a sustainable and resilient blue economy. The event highlights the importance of collaboration and partnerships in achieving this goal, and it is expected that the UN Global Compact Ocean Center will play a key role in promoting ocean sustainability in Ghana.