Ghana’s efforts to protect its historic forts and castles from the effects of climate change have received a boost following the delivery of a second consignment of preservation equipment by the Government of the Republic of Korea.
The equipment was presented in Accra under the Korea Climate Impact and Preservation Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening the study, maintenance and conservation of the country’s historic heritage sites.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, expressed appreciation to the Korean government for its continued support towards safeguarding the country’s cultural assets.
She acknowledged Korea’s US$4.5 million intervention, which covers heritage preservation, technical assistance and capacity building.
The latest consignment is expected to strengthen the capacity of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) to monitor, maintain and protect historic forts and castles increasingly exposed to the effects of climate change.
Ghana’s forts and castles are significant landmarks in the country’s history and form an important part of its cultural heritage and tourism appeal. Their preservation is therefore considered essential not only for historical documentation but also for sustaining heritage tourism and passing the country’s history to future generations.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts reaffirmed its commitment to working with international partners to protect Ghana’s heritage assets.
The collaboration with South Korea highlights the growing importance of international partnerships, technical expertise and investment in addressing the environmental threats facing historic monuments across Africa.
