As part of the 2026 World Oceans Day celebrations, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), in collaboration with the UN Convention on Wetlands and the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission, has engaged traditional authorities in the Western Region to secure support for the designation of the Amanzule Wetlands as a Ramsar Site.
The delegation paid courtesy visits on June 10, 2026, to the Paramount Chief of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area, Awulae Blay IX, and the Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Area, Awulae Kwesi Amakyi III.
The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to have the Amanzule Wetlands officially recognized as Ghana’s 7th Ramsar Site under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, commonly known as the Ramsar Convention.
The engagement also sought to strengthen collaboration with traditional leaders in the protection and sustainable management of wetland ecosystems along Ghana’s coastline.
Both chiefs welcomed the initiative and expressed appreciation for the consultation process, reaffirming their commitment to the protection of the Amanzule Wetlands.
They stressed the importance of safeguarding wetlands and marine ecosystems, while calling for sustained efforts to reduce pollution and preserve these natural resources for future generations.
The EPA and its partners are expected to continue stakeholder engagements as part of the process toward securing international recognition for the site.
