Clean Air: MPs spearhead legislation to tackle rising pollution

With a private members bill in the works, they aim to elevate clean air as a fundamental human right amid Accra’s rapid urbanisation and the surge of pollution from various sectors including transport, industry, and agriculture.

As a people, I don’t think that we have developed a clear-cut direction and vision

But the key limitation is that we don’t have an air quality policy

Though the laws have been there, we don’t have the Policy,” said Emmanuel Appoh.

But in order not to cheat professional drivers, they should come up with a mechanism, if there are any components, which can measure the volume of pollution, which should not be allowed to be on the road.

Despite hurdles and potential opposition from heavy industries and transport companies, proponents hope this bill sparks essential conversations and involvement from various stakeholders, both local and international, in addressing Ghana’s pressing air pollution crisis.

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