Can Traditional Leaders Stop Illegal Mining in Ghana?

#IllegalMining #Galamsey #TraditionalLeaders #Chiefs #Ghana #ResponsibleMining #EnvironmentalGovernance #Sustainability #GreenTransition #ClimateAction #NaturalResources #LandGovernance #ForestConservation #EnvironmentalJustice #TheGreenTransitionShow Can traditional leaders help solve Ghana's illegal mining crisis? Despite years of military operations, policy reforms, and law enforcement efforts, illegal mining (galamsey) continues to destroy rivers, forests, farmlands, and livelihoods. In this episode of The Green Transition Show, we examine whether chiefs and traditional authorities can become a driving force in protecting the environment, strengthening community accountability, and promoting responsible mining. Join us for an insightful discussion on governance, customary land management, environmental justice, and sustainable solutions to one of Ghana's most pressing environmental challenges. ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Manaseh Mawufemor Mintah is an environmental policy and sustainability scholar whose work focuses on environmental governance, environmental law, sustainable development, natural resource management, and minerals and energy policy. Dr. Mintah holds a PhD in Environmental Studies from Antioch University New England, a Master of Arts in Sustainable International Development from Brandeis University, a Juris Doctor from the Massachusetts School of Law, and a Bachelor's degree in African Studies from the University of Cape Coast. He is currently pursuing an LLM in International Minerals and Energy Law and Policy at the University of Dundee in Scotland. His research and professional interests include environmental governance, mining and minerals policy, energy law, sustainable resource development, climate and environmental policy, and the application of indigenous knowledge to natural resource management. 🌍 ABOUT THE GREEN TRANSITION SHOW The Green Transition Show is your go-to platform for bold, insightful conversations on climate change, sustainability, clean energy, and Africa's green future. Hosted by Dr. Francis Tuokuu, every episode brings you world-class experts, real data, and honest conversations that cut through the noise. 🔔 Subscribe to The Green Transition Show:    / @thegreentransitionshow   👍 Like, Comment & Share to support the channel 📌 Playlist:    • The Green Transition Show Episodes   📌 SUBSCRIBE:    / @thegreentransitionshow   🔗 Connect with us: 💼 LinkedIn:   / francis-xavier-tuokuu-phd   ⓕ Facebook:   / ftuokuu   🎵 Tiktok:   / therealnandomboy   🤝AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK https://www.amazon.com/shop/thegreent... 📩 BUSINESS & COLLABORATIONS For Consulting, Partnerships, Speaking engagements, or Collaborations: 📩 [email protected] ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views expressed in this episode are for educational and informational purposes and do not necessarily reflect those of affiliated institutions. ───────────────────────────────────────── 🏷️ TAGS & KEYWORDS: ───────────────────────────────────────── Illegal mining Ghana, Galamsey, Traditional leaders, Chiefs in Ghana, Mining governance, Responsible mining, Sustainable mining, Environmental governance, Environmental protection, Ghana mining Land governance, Natural resource management, Community leadership, Forest conservation, River pollution, Climate resilience Environmental policy, Green transition, Sustainable development, Small-scale mining