Call for Applications: Communication and M&E Expert
The Regional Marine Centre (RMC) at the University of Ghana invites applications for the role of Communication and M&E Expert to support the closing phase of the GMES & Africa Programme - Phase 2.
MarCNoWA expands Earth Observation Expertise to Ziguinchor and Kafountine
Following the promising results of the first phase of the GMES & Africa project in Petite Côte, Dakar, and the Saloum Islands, the initiative has now extended its activities to Ziguinchor and Kafountine in the Casamance region of Senegal.
Empowering Women Journalists with EO Tools for Coastal Management
The Institute of Fisheries and Oceanographic Research of Benin (IRHOB) organised a workshop on 12 December 2024 in Cotonou for women journalists, members of the GMES & Africa Club.
Cross-Fertilization Collaboration between the University of Ghana and Centre de Suivi Ecologique: A Catalyst for Regional Sustainability
The recent joint workshop organized by the University of Ghana (UoG) and the Centre de Suivi Ecologique (CSE) in Dakar, Senegal, from July 24th to 26th, 2024, marked a significant milestone in fostering inter-regional cooperation and cross-fertilization among consortia.
MarCNoWA Partners Convene to Assess Achievements and Unveil Oil Spill Monitoring Tool
On July 23, 2024, the MarCNoWA Regional Steering and Coordinating Committee convened in Dakar, Senegal, to review the progress of their ongoing projects and introduce a new web application designed for oil spill monitoring. The workshop, organized by the University of Ghana's Regional Marine Centre, brought together representatives from nine out of the eleven partner institutions across North and West Africa.
MarCNOWA Successfully Trained CICOS Countries on Coastal and Marine Resource Management in Brazzaville
Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, July 12, 2024 – The highly anticipated regional workshop aimed at strengthening the expertise of coastal and marine resource management professionals concluded today with resounding success. This three-day event, part of the Natural Resource Management in Central Africa (GERNAC) project under Phase II of the GMES & Africa program, was hosted at the Léon Hôtel de la Paix.
University of Ghana and Ghana Navy Sign MoU to Enhance Maritime Security
The University of Ghana and the Ghana Navy have signed an MoU to improve maritime domain awareness through the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) and Africa programme. Rear Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu, Chief of Naval Staff, and Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, formalised the agreement. Prof. Boateng Onwona-Agyeman, Provost of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, emphasised the university's role in providing essential data and research to support the Navy's operations.