The Ghana Hydrological Authority has sounded a warning saying two-thirds of the nation’s coastline faces imminent erosion, putting critical infrastructure and assets at risk. Urgent measures are necessary to prevent catastrophic loss and protect the country’s vulnerable shores.
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Hydrological Authority, Dr. John Kissi alerted the media that a staggering 370 kilometers (67%) of the country’s 550-kilometer coastline is under threat from erosion, requiring swift action to prevent devastating losses.
The vulnerable stretch puts critical infrastructure at risk, including the Aboadze Power Enclave, St. Augustine Senior High School, the Denu-Alao Highway, and the Cape Coast Nursing and Midwifery Training College, among other key asserts.
Dr. Kissi stressed the urgent need for the government and private sector to prioritize investments in coastal resilience and climate adaptation measures to counter the looming threat.
He also appealed to the public to halt harmful sand-winning practices that aggravate coastal erosion, emphasizing the crucial role of collective action in safeguarding Ghana’s vulnerable coastlines.