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Monday, November 10, 2014
Ghana hosted a conference focused on conflict resolution and environmental protection, the Peace and Environment Conference. The conference opened with a call to oil producing African countries to work on guaranteeing peace and protecting the environment.
Kwadwo Tawiah Likpalimor, Former Minister of State, Office of the President at the Kofi Annan International Peace-keeping Training Center (KAIPTC), urged E&P firms to be mindful of the environmental impact of oil and gas on plant and animal lives as well as potential conflicts.
Speaking at the Conference organized by the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Likpalimor: “I believe you can all join me to confirm the fact that environmental issues have been regarded by many as matters of low politics. As a result, environmental conservation and sustainability have not received much attention across the world.”
He said in connection with Ghana’s oil discovery and the negative impacts associated with its exploration would have dire consequences on the environment if not properly managed.
The CEPEJ is working to educate emerging oil producing countries like Ghana on how to manage its resources and keep the environment safe at the same time.
Sheriff B. Mulade, Coordinator, CEPEJ, said the conference would seek and re-affirm commitment of oil and gas operators industry in partnering with stakeholders to find ways to curb the environmental challenges confronting the industry. “It also confirms stakeholders and nations interest to find better ways to re-position the oil and gas industry of their countries, particularly the West African region,” he added.
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