Senior Lecturer at the Department of Earth Science at the University of Ghana and Convener of the 2025 IUGS-COGE Geoscience Field Education Officer Workshop, Dr. Marian Selorm Sapah, has emphasized the need for greater awareness and education on Geoscience to promote environmental responsibility in Ghana.
Speaking at the International Union of Geological Sciences – Commission on Geoscience Education (IUGS-COGE) workshop held in Accra from February 27 to March 1, she attributed poor environmental attitudes to the limited presence of Geoscience in Ghana’s education system.
She noted that the subject is scattered across various curricula, making it difficult for students to develop a solid understanding of the field and its importance in sustainable resource management.
Dr. Sapah urged the government and policymakers to engage experts in developing comprehensive Geoscience educational materials. She highlighted the role of Geoscience in addressing environmental challenges such as illegal mining and climate change, emphasizing that better education could lead to more responsible use of natural resources.
She also stressed the importance of integrating Geoscience into national discussions on environmental conservation, advocating for collaborations between lawmakers, educators, and media to promote awareness.
According to her, disciplines like geo-tourism and eco-tourism could also help drive public interest in Earth conservation.
The three-day workshop, which attracted participants from academia, industry, and government, ended with an educational field trip to the Shai Hills Game Reserve, offering participants practical insights into land and resource management.
