The Government, through the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, has presented a new Legislative Instrument (LI) to Parliament.
The Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Revocation Instrument, 2024, seeks to overturn the existing LI 2462, aiming to limit mining activities in the country’s forest reserves.
The initiative reflects the government’s commitment to preserving the nation’s environment amid growing concerns over illegal mining.
Majority Leader Mr. Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, addressing Parliament, disclosed that the new LI was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Ministry of Justice.
He emphasized the government’s dedication to addressing the rampant issue of illegal mining, also known as galamsey, which has posed severe environmental threats to the country.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin urged Ghanaians to support this significant legislative effort, cautioning against the politicization of the fight against galamsey.
