Ghana

Pact and our partners are working to improve the small-scale gold mining sector in Ghana by reducing the use of mercury, which is extremely hazardous to human health and the environment. We're using education, the introduction of better technology, strengthened equipment supply chains and demonstrated business incentives to expand mercury-free gold production.

Pact's past work in Ghana has included efforts to stem environmental degradation, with a focus on improving people's livelihoods. We built partnerships at the community, regional and national levels to strengthen policies and systems for better natural resource management, and strengthened the capacity of local organizations working to protect ecosystems.