AFRICA

Western Africa

Benin

Ministry of Environmental Protection, Housing, and Urban Planning (MEHU)
English
French
MEHU is the environmental authority of the national government in the country of Benin.

International Circle for the Promotion of Creation (CIPCRE Benin)
French only
This is the site for the Benin branch of a Cameroon-based Christian NGO that focuses on issues of sustainable development and social justice.

Benin Development Gateway
French only
The Gateway is a World Bank-funded website devoted to the sharing of development information and experience between the private sector, civil society and government in Benin.

Alpha and Omega Environment
French only
NGO based in northern Benin, focused on issues of sustainable development and environmental education at the grassroots level.

Benin Green Party
English and French
This is the official website of the Green Party of Benin. Much of the site is still under construction.

Gambia

National Environmental Agency of Gambia (NEA)
English
The NEA is responsible for carrying out the environmental policy of Gambia as outlined in the Gambia Environmental Action Plan.

Gunjar Environmental Protection and Development Group (GEPADG)
English
GEPADG is a Gambia-based NGO focused on creating long-term, sustainable solutions to poverty in the country by reversing the current destruction of forests, mangroves and coastal ecosystems.

Ghana

Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
English
The EPA is the primary environmental protection authority in the country of Ghana, and is responsible for promoting sound environmental stewardship.

Agricultural and Rural Development Association of Ghana (ARA)
English
ARA is a non-profit and non-governmental organization working to empower rural communities in Ghana to strive for sustainable development in terms of environmental integrity, social equality and economical growth.