People, Power, Planet: The Role of the Ghanaian Diaspora in Sustainability and Democracy
People, Power, Planet:
The Role of the Ghanaian Diaspora in Sustainability and Democracy
As #DettyDecember approaches, we ask “What is the role of the Diaspora in Sustainability & Democracy in Ghana”.
Following a successful launch last year, this year’s theme is inspired by the urgent issue of unsustainable mining practices threatening all life in Ghana. This national crisis has sparked calls for government action, which seem to fall on deaf ears. In fact, from September 21st to 23rd, Ghanaian citizens organized the #StopGalamseyNow demonstration, calling on the government to take decisive action against destructive mining practices, polluting the country’s water and land. During this, over 50 protesters and bystanders were arrested, detained, and denied bail.
These events raise critical questions about environmental sustainability, democracy, and power dynamics. This forms the basis of our discussion this year.
This event is part of our “Let’s Link Up” initiative which creates space for critical conversations that lead to partnerships for impactful change across the continent. This initiative serves as a precursor to our goal of establishing an annual international summit, where diverse experts share knowledge and resources to drive change in Ghana and Africa at large.
From September 21st to 23rd, Ghanaian citizens organized the #StopGalamseyNow demonstration, calling on the government to take decisive action against destructive mining practices that are polluting the country’s water and land. During the protest, over 50 protesters and uninvolved bystanders were arrested, detained, and denied bail. These events raise critical questions about environmental sustainability, democracy, and the power dynamics at play. We ask:
How can Ghanaians in the diaspora, alongside other concerned individuals, unite to address the pressing issues of environmental stability and democracy in Ghana?
We plan to dive deep into this discussion during this year’s “Let’s Link Up” initiative.
As #DettyDecember approaches, we ask “What is the role of the Diaspora in Sustainability & Democracy in Ghana”.
Following a successful launch last year, this year’s theme is inspired by the urgent issue of unsustainable mining practices threatening all life in Ghana. This national crisis has sparked calls for government action, which seem to fall on deaf ears. In fact, from September 21st to 23rd, Ghanaian citizens organized the #StopGalamseyNow demonstration, calling on the government to take decisive action against destructive mining practices, polluting the country’s water and land. During this, over 50 protesters and bystanders were arrested, detained, and denied bail. These events raise critical questions about environmental sustainability, democracy, and power dynamics. This forms the basis of our discussion this year.
This event is part of our “Let’s Link Up” initiative which creates space for critical conversations that lead to partnerships for impactful change across the continent. This initiative serves as a precursor to our goal of establishing an annual international summit, where diverse experts share knowledge and resources to drive change in Ghana and Africa at large.
About the "Let’s Link Up" Initiative
“Let’s Link Up” is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. By connecting individuals from diverse industries, backgrounds, and perspectives, we aim to spark innovation and drive impactful solutions. This event is more than just a conversation—it marks the beginning of a larger vision: to build a global summit that brings together key players committed to Africa’s sustainable growth, development, and transformation.
At NORI, we believe Africa’s progress is achievable within our lifetime, but only through the power of collaboration. Join us in this transformative journey.
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