Series - Editorial Fellowship: Global Aid and Co-operation

Ghana's Lake Bosomtwe farmers fight pests and lake loss with science and tradition

Author Jahanzeb Hussain
Ghanaian farmers near Lake Bosomtwe face rising crop pests and a receding lake. A collaborative effort blends local wisdom, science, and traditional farming to secure this vital ecosystem's future.

Why It Matters

The challenges farmers face at Lake Bosomtwe, from pests to lake loss, exemplify global environmental crises. Their integrated approach to solutions offers crucial lessons for other regions facing similar pressures, emphasizing community-led action.

It wasn’t always like this. The women noticed the increase in the pest population around five years ago. They attributed the phenomenon to the changing rainfall patterns, noting the pests thrive in periods of increasingly low rainfall. They also pointed to the loss of trees and the use of chemical pesticides as reasons.  

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