Five leading schools in Accra recently united at the Green Tales event to promote climate action through the lens of indigenous sustainable practices. Saint Mary’s, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Labone Senior High, Accra Girls, and Accra Academy joined forces to inspire action against environmental degradation in Ghana, with a special focus on illegal mining.
Held under the theme “Unearthing Indigenous Sustainable Practices,” the event saw students using arts and culture to creatively express their understanding of climate issues. Through performances, storytelling, and art, they showcased how traditional knowledge and practices could offer solutions to today’s climate challenges.
Green Tales highlighted the importance of drawing from the wisdom of Ghana’s past to address contemporary environmental issues. Students explored sustainable agricultural techniques, water conservation methods, and indigenous rituals that promote harmony with nature, demonstrating how these practices can be applied in the fight against climate change.
In addition to the event, Green Tales has sparked a growing digital movement aimed at raising awareness about the environmental and health impacts of illegal mining, also known as galamsey. The movement amplifies stories of the destruction caused by unsustainable mining practices, calling for urgent action to protect Ghana’s natural resources.
The Green Tales event serves as a call to action for the youth of Ghana. With growing concerns over environmental destruction, the participating students made a strong case for the importance of both preserving indigenous practices and addressing modern climate threats.
“The time to act is now,” a student representative from Saint Thomas Aquinas stated, echoing the overall sentiment of the event. “We cannot ignore the damage being done to our environment. We must learn from the past to secure our future.”
