General News of Thursday, 24 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has endorsed the EconoBio project• The EconoBio project is an initiative of the French Embassy• He says government will fully support the projectThe Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the French Embassy to ensure the effective implementation of the second phase of the EconoBio project which is targeted at protecting Ghana’s forest cover and biodiversity. At a short event held on Thursday, the sector Minister, Samuel A. Jinapor welcomed the EconoBio project, describing it as a major step in the government’s drive to protect the country’s forest cover and biodiversity. John Jinapor commended the French Embassy for the initiative which he is convinced will not only help protect the environment but also create employment opportunities in the beneficiary communities. It combines community development, small industrialization and biodiversity conservation to increase income and preserve natural resources. The project thrives on the fusion of environment-friendly methods and economic activities which further the course of protecting the environment.

Source: GhanaWeb June 24, 2021 14:26 UTC