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Journal of Earth Science & Climatic Change | ISSN: 2157-7617 | Climate 2018 | Volume: 9
5th World Conference on
May 23-24, 2018 | New York, USA
Climate Change and Global Warming
Proposal for the sensitization on galamsey operation in Noyem in the Birim north district in the
eastern region
Aminu Abdul Aziz
University for Development Studies, Ghana
Noyem is a community in the Birim north district of the eastern region. It shares boundaries with Akoase, Nyafoman,
Nwinso and Tarkoso. The people in the community are predominantly farmers. Key among the problems confronting
them in the community is the galamsey activities which is causing environmental degradation and climatic change as a result
of the use of explosive chemicals for mining. The Newmont Ghana limited, is the only authorized and legally registered mining
company to embark on mining activities in the district. Therefore, any other mining activity is considered illegal, which poses
threats to the environment, and the existing natural resources in the community, such as trees, water bodies, etc. This has
therefore caused a lot of challenges to the natives of the community, with skin diseases and outbreak of other diseases. The
hygiene situation in the community is nothing good to write about due to the illegal mining activities (galamsey). The need
therefore arises for the sensitization program, to create the awareness on the effect of the galamsey activities to the community.
I believe, this will ensure at least 90% reduction of the illegal mining activity and the threats it poses on the natural resources
and the community as a whole.
Biography
Aminu Abdul Aziz has completed his Bachelor of Art Integrated Business from the University for Development Studies with Honors in 2013 and Diploma in Man-
agement Studies 2011 and Certificate in Tally Accounting Software in 2012. He is a Member of the Young African Leadership Initiative. He has his expertise in
poverty reduction and environmental protection. He has years of in experience in research, administration, accounts and insurance claims both in hospital and
construction company.
Aminu Abdul Aziz, J Earth Sci Clim Change 2018, Volulme: 9
DOI: 10.4172/2157-7617-C1-039