Ecosystem Restoration Takes Center Stage at BIM-NECS FORUM 2
In a bold call to action, the second biennial Media Forum on Natural Resources, Environment, Climate Change, and Science (BIM-NECS FORUM 2) ignited a passionate debate on ecosystem restoration in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. Stakeholders from the Bono East, Bono, Ahafo, and Ashanti regions converged to share insights and expertise on the theme: “Ecosystem Restoration: The Politics, the Science, the Human, and the Economy.”
Professor Mercy Afua Adutwumwaa Denkyi, a renowned expert in quality assurance and academic planning, sounded the alarm on the devastating impact of environmental degradation. “Healthy ecosystems are not just a moral imperative, but an economic necessity,” she emphasized. “They attract tourists, generate revenue, and support local livelihoods.”
The forum’s Chairperson urged media practitioners to spark informed conversations that could spark a national conversation on ecosystem restoration. The Executive Director of MPEC called on the media to join forces with policymakers, scientists, and local communities to ensure effective ecosystem restoration.
The outgoing Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association, Mr. Kingsley E. Hope, hailed the forum for its innovative approach to environmental reporting. “The media has a critical role to play in shaping public opinion and driving policy change,” he stressed.
