Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has called on the Right to Information (RTI) Commission to make environmental information a central part of its public education campaigns to help citizens protect the environment, especially against the menace of illegal mining.
Speaking at the 5th Anniversary and Stakeholders’ Conference of the RTI Commission in Accra, Dr. Ayine said improving transparency in environmental governance would empower citizens to understand the consequences of unsustainable practices and hold institutions accountable.
“As the country faces existential threats from galamsey, access to timely environmental information is critical to safeguarding Ghana’s natural resources,” he stated.
The conference, held under the theme “Championing Transparency and Accountability through Access to Information in a Digital Era,” highlighted the importance of information accessibility in promoting good governance.
Dr. Ayine also urged the RTI Commission to strengthen partnerships with relevant agencies to make environmental data more accessible to the public, stressing that informed citizens are key to effective environmental protection.
Source: AdomOnline
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