The Ghana Youth Environmental Movement (GYEM) has issued a strong call to action, urging the Government of Ghana to implement a nationwide ban on single-use plastics.

The group highlighted the severe consequences of plastic pollution on the environment, marine ecosystems, and public health, stressing the urgent need to transition to sustainable alternatives.

Speaking at the World Environment Day commemoration under the theme "From Action to Policy: A Roadmap to Ban Single-Use Plastics in Ghana", Glory Emmanuella Appiah, National Coordinator for GYEM, outlined key demands for legislative intervention.

She called on the government to enact laws to ban the production, importation, and use of single-use plastics across the country, promote the adoption of biodegradable and reusable products and strengthen recycling infrastructure and waste management systems.

Adding her voice to the call, Mabel Naa Amorkor Laryea, Project Coordinator for the Green Africa Youth Organisation, emphasised the urgent need to enhance recycling systems nationwide.

Charles Smith, Project Coordinator of the Environment Report, also expressed support for the ban, reinforcing the collective demand for environmental policy reforms.

The Ghana Youth Environmental Movement (GYEM) is a leading youth-led environmental policy advocacy and non-violent campaign group in Ghana, aimed at mobilising and organising young people to take action to solve the environmental challenges in their communities, and also address the global climate emergency.