Ghana is losing a significant portion of its wetlands, and this has sparked an interest in how other countries are preserving and utilizing these essential ecosystems. Florida Gulf Coast University is a prime example of how restored wetlands can be used as an asset for the local community. Covering about 400 acres of wetlands, the university has a water school that leads research on water quality and ecosystems, providing valuable information for environmental policy in Florida.
Erastus Asare Donkor and Kofi Asare from Luv Fm, as part of a US-Foreign Press Center and Multimedia Cooperation, have been engaging with experts from the water school in Florida to understand the importance of wetlands. Their visit aims to shed light on how other countries are addressing climate change, environmental regulation, and mining.
The preservation of wetlands is an issue that affects many countries, including Ghana. Understanding how global communities are addressing the challenges and benefits of wetlands can provide valuable insights for Ghana’s policymakers and environmentalists. This report from their trip to the US will likely provide essential information for addressing the loss of wetlands in Ghana.
