Nviron Hive has partnered with businesses to fund the planting of 100,000 trees. The initiative is focused on the Northern Region. It also aims to regenerate another 100,000 trees through natural regrowth. This effort will cover 1,300 hectares in Yendi. The goal is to combat Ghana's alarming rate of forest loss.
Ghana is facing a serious forest emergency. The nation lost 77,000 hectares of natural forest in 2024 alone. This is part of a national trend of losing 315,000 hectares annually. The project directly aligns with the President's “Tree for Life Campaign.” It also supports Ghana's commitments under the Paris Agreement. This global treaty aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The programme will create over 250 seasonal jobs in ten communities. It will train 1,250 farmers in climate-smart farming methods. Climate-smart agriculture helps farmers adapt to changing weather. These practices also aim to increase food production sustainably. The initiative will directly benefit 1,550 people. An additional 3,000 people will see indirect benefits. Women and youth groups will lead 70% of the ten Village Tree Enterprises. These groups will focus on forest products and agricultural processing. This includes products like shea, honey, and moringa.
Farming families are expected to see their household incomes increase. This rise is projected to be between 20% and 25%. This growth will come from inclusive agroforestry value chains. Otema Yirenkyi, Co-Founder of Nviron Hive, emphasized the private sector's role. "Ghana loses 77,000 hectares of forest every year," Yirenkyi stated. "The Coalition of Businesses exists because we refuse to let that define our country's future." He added that the Yendi project shows the private sector's ability to lead climate action.
Tree Aid, an implementing partner, brings extensive experience. It has worked for 39 years in Africa's drylands. Since 1994, Tree Aid has planted over 11.1 million trees in northern Ghana. It manages 7,853 hectares in Ghana. Globeally, it manages 264,000 hectares of land. Tree Aid’s work in Ghana reaches 511 communities. This directly benefits 13,930 households. Indirectly, it helps 77,494 individuals.
Jonathan Anecham NAABA, Tree Aid Country Director for Ghana, highlighted the impact. "Thirty years of working in northern Ghana has shown us what communities can achieve," NAABA said. "This Coalition unlocks the scale we need to truly turn the tide." This refers to turning the tide on land loss, poverty, and climate vulnerability. Businesses interested in joining the coalition can contact Nviron Hive. This collaboration underscores the link between environmental sustainability and economic development in Ghana.