A New Era in Environmental Collaboration: UG and CICOS Join Forces Under GMES & Africa Initiative
Marking a new era in environmental collaboration, the International Commission for Congo Ubangi and Sangha Basin (CICOS) and the University of Ghana (UG) have embarked on a pioneering journey under the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) and Africa initiative. This partnership symbolises the enduring cooperation between Africa and Europe, covering the entire African continent with a focus on the sustainable management of natural and marine resources. Dr. Marie-Therese Itongo, Secretary General of CICOS, and Prof. Boateng Onwona-Agyeman, Provost CBAS, UG A Vision for Sustainable Resource Management The collaboration leverages UG's expertise in monitoring and forecasting oceanographic variables, coastal area monitoring, ship traffic, pollution monitoring, and marine weather forecasting. This partnership is pivotal for enhancing marine and coastal resource management in Central Africa, including countries like Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, DR Congo, Republ