National Biodiversity Strategy for Ghana.

The National Biodiversity Strategy for Ghana is a sectoral national strategy. Its main goal is to achieve the conservation and sustainable management of the country's biological diversity.
Its immediate objectives for achieving the above goal are: (1) no species must be threatened with extinction; (2) areas critical for the conservation of biodiversity must be properly conserved, with the active participation of all stakeholders; (3) the use of components of biodiversity must be in a sustainable manner, with due consideration being taken of the sharing of benefits arising from the use of these resources; and (4) the public will be sensitized as to their rights and responsibilities.
Being a biodiversity strategic plan, much of its policies pertain to biodiversity conservation, mainly through strengthening the system of protected areas. For this, it aims, among others, to: (1) develop new or strengthen existing strategies, plans or programmes of action for the conservation of biological diversity and the sustainable use of biological resources; (2) strengthen human capacity in ecosystem management through long and short training courses, in-service training and review curriculum at the tertiary levels of training to take cognizance of ecosystem management approaches; (3) promote proper forest management and avoid clear cutting of forests, enhance fire prevention and control; (4) ensure full and active participation of landowners, communities and other stakeholders in protected area management; (5) strengthen education and awareness creation at all levels of society especially among those whose life depend on the forests; (6) involve local communities in the management of protected area systems; (7) promote minimal use of agricultural chemicals and adopt integrated pest management practices, as well as other agriculturally sound practices; (8) promote research into micro-organisms in soil and water as well as the marine environment with regard to their importance in agriculture and forestry, health and welfare, food security.
The implementation of the Plan will be the sole responsibility of the Ministry of Environment and Science, funding through the National Biodiversity Committee. Implementing agencies under the Ministries as well as local communities, NGOs and CBOs will be responsible for the implementation as well.