Journal of Earth Science & Climatic Change
Open Access

Abstract

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 Management 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.
Email:dejago27@yahoo.com