Ghana plans to issue its first forest trade license with the European Union before July, making it Africa's leader in this area. The Lands Minister told the EU Ambassador about this progress during their meeting on Friday in Accra. They talked about working together on forest protection as Parliament prepares to approve final timber contracts after the Easter break.
The EU remains one of Ghana's biggest trading partners, handling about 14 percent of trade volume three years ago. Minister Emmanuel Buah asked for help with tracking systems, tree planting projects, fighting illegal mining, cleaning polluted waters, and modernizing timber factories. He wants climate money to keep forests healthy as both sides build their partnership.
The EU Ambassador promised ongoing support for Ghana as an important business partner. In 2009, Ghana signed a voluntary agreement with Europe to improve forest management. The country has made good progress in setting up systems that prove timber comes from legal sources.
The EU remains one of Ghana's biggest trading partners, handling about 14 percent of trade volume three years ago. Minister Emmanuel Buah asked for help with tracking systems, tree planting projects, fighting illegal mining, cleaning polluted waters, and modernizing timber factories. He wants climate money to keep forests healthy as both sides build their partnership.
The EU Ambassador promised ongoing support for Ghana as an important business partner. In 2009, Ghana signed a voluntary agreement with Europe to improve forest management. The country has made good progress in setting up systems that prove timber comes from legal sources.
