{"id":219131,"date":"2024-09-20T13:57:54","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T13:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/20\/ghana-geospatial-society-proposes-measures-to-combat-galamsey\/"},"modified":"2024-09-20T13:57:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T13:57:54","slug":"ghana-geospatial-society-proposes-measures-to-combat-galamsey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/20\/ghana-geospatial-society-proposes-measures-to-combat-galamsey\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Geospatial Society proposes measures to combat galamsey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Ghana Geospatial Society (GGS) has proposed measures to prevent illegal mining, also known as galamsey, which has been devastating water bodies and forest reserves in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>The recommendations come amid calls from stakeholders to ban small-scale mining activities due to their harmful impact.<\/p>\n<p>According to the GGS in a statement, enhancing the use of geospatial technology through advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing for real-time monitoring can effectively combat galamsey.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, expanding the use of drones and satellite imagery for comprehensive surveillance will aid in detecting illegal mining activities.<\/p>\n<p>The society also emphasised the importance of establishing a centralised data management system to improve coordination among stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>The GGS, while underscoring the importance of strengthening political will and governance reforms urged all stakeholders to unite in the fight against galamsey.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find below the statement by GGS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1089453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Capture-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"642\" height=\"865\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1089452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/70938337.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"870\"  \/><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"google-anno-t\">Citi Newsroom<\/span>\u00a0channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ghana Geospatial Society (GGS) has proposed measures to prevent illegal mining, also known as galamsey, which has been devastating water bodies and forest reserves in Ghana. 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