Artisanal fishery is a cultural and economic activity for coastal communities in Abandze, east of Cape Coast, Ghana. But standard of living is fast depreciating as fishing revenues have declined over the past years due to sea pollution, climate change and heavy competition for sea resources. Based at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, the Africa Center of Excellence on Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) is training the next generation of scientists and researchers to educate communities, impact policies, and help countries manage their coastal and marine resources to spur economic growth and reduce poverty while adapting to climate change.
This World Bank looks at the impact of a variety of things on the livelihoods of Ghanaian fishermen, most notably climate change and plastic waste polluting the seas. It highlights the attempt being made to tackle the latter, in particular, allowing for sustainable fishing going forwards, and enhancing developmental prospects.