Ghana's marine and coastal resources must be safeguarded and harnessed sustainably as they remain vital to national prosperity, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, said.
Speaking at the opening of a three-day national consultation workshop on Ghana's draft Blue Economy Strategy in Accra on Wednesday, she stressed the need for a holistic approach that balanced economic growth with environmental stewardship and cultural preservation.
The workshop presents a unique opportunity to reaffirm the immense importance of ocean resources to the collective prosperity and wellbeing of all.
It brought together more than 260 participants from government ministries, civil society, academia, private sector organisations, and development partners.
