Green Innovation for People and Nature
Region
Africa
Country
Ghana
Flyway
East Atlantic flyway
Initiative
WLI Africa
About
Name of organisation
Green Innovation for People and Nature
Funding support
Local Forestry Division on Wildlife and Conservation
Number of staff
None at the Moment but we have 28 youth Volunteers
Number of visitors per year
Between 500 to 2000 annually
Overall aims of the centre
Advancing eco-friendly livelihood through sustainable use of wetlands resources
Description of the centre
The Muni-Pomadze Ramsar Site, located near Winneba in the Central Region of Ghana, is a designated wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. The Muni-Pomadze Ramsar Site covers approximately 9,461 hectares (94.61 km²). It includes the Muni Lagoon, adjacent floodplains, marshlands, coastal savanna, and the nearby Yenku Forest Reserve. The site supports a diverse range of habitats, including coastal lagoons and estuaries, mangrove forests, salt marshes and mudflats, coastal savanna grasslands, freshwater wetlands, and lowland forest patches (Yenku Reserve). These diverse ecosystems provide critical services such as flood control, breeding grounds, and nutrient cycling. The site is rich in biodiversity and is particularly important for birdlife. Over 150 bird species recorded, including black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus), grey heron (Ardea cinerea), pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta), and lesser flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor)—seasonally. Fish and amphibians breed in the lagoon. Endangered species like some migratory waders. Mangrove crabs, mollusks, and reptiles also inhabit the area. Activities Run at the Site: Eco-tourism and birdwatching, environmental education programs for schools and communities, wetland conservation training, sustainable fishing and farming practices, and mangrove reforestation and habitat restoration projects. Research and biodiversity monitoring (by universities and NGOs). The site receives an estimated 500-2000 visitors annually.
Work Areas
Main CEPA work area
Communication: creating wetlands education content on to communicate wetlands conservation measures and raise awareness
Education: We host annual conference on wetlands to educate youth on wetlands conservation and wise use.
Participation: We work with indigenous groups and young people to participate in mangroves restoration exercises.
Awareness: we raise awareness
Top three successes
We are the conveners of the Ghana Wetlands Sustainability conference which has raised awareness to over 3,500 people on wise use of wetlands. We partner with the wildlife division, environmental protection agency and other organizations to host the conference annually.
We have planted 2,850 mangroves at the muni-pomadse Ramsar site between 2019 to 2024. In our wetlands for future generation project, we had a visit from the University of Bayreuth where we educated and discussed plans to rehabilitate the muni-pomadse Ramsar site.
We are key caretakers of the Worabeba-Ensuekyire Mangrove Forest. We use the site to educate students on the importance of mangroves for climate change mitigation. Over 150 students have been educated at the site.
Top three challenges
Expertise
Interpretation techniques
Producing written materials; Using audio-visual tools
Visitor centres
Managing / creating habitat
Participation
Engaging young people; Engaging the local community; Working with volunteers
Education and communication
Working with secondary schools; Developing resources / materials
General
Fund-raising
Contact
Green Innovation for People and Nature (Greenovature)
Address: CE-1745-1817
Telephone: +233 (0)541891649
E-mail: info@greenovature.org
Join WLI free and create your own member profile showcasing the work you are doing.