Program Area
Natural Resource Governance
Welcome to our Natural Resource Governance page!
Across mining, agriculture, climate change, and oil & gas, our work is united by one mission; to end exploitation, confront the climate crisis, and secure justice for people and the planet.
We stand with communities on the frontlines, demanding accountability from those who profit at the expense of our environment and livelihoods. Through advocacy, action, and partnership, we contribute to building a future where resources are managed responsibly, power is shared fairly, and sustainability becomes the norm, not the exception.
Because true progress means justice for communities, for nature, and for generations to come!
Explore our work below:
SDGS
We are working towards the realization of these SDGs: Life Below Water, Decent Work And Economic Growth and Responsible Consumption and Production.
CAMPAIGNS
MINING
Fair Mines, Just Voices, Sustainable Futures
Our Work towards fair & adequate compensation
Mining often comes with promises of development, but it also brings challenges such as land loss, displacement, and the destruction of livelihoods. Find out how FoN is empowering community voices for a fair and adequate compensation. Read more
our work in the small-scale mining sector
FoN is strongly opposed to the environmental abuse pepetrated by illegal miners. However, when properly regulated and practiced small-scale mining can contribute significantly to local and national economic development. Read more
OUR PARTICIPATORY MONITORING OF CSIRs
Often, mining and oil companies launch social projects with less consultation or accountability, leading to interventions that do not reflect community priorities. Find out how our approach ensures that communities, local authorities, and companies work together.. Read more
CAMPAIGNS
AGRICULTURE
Farming for People, Planet, and Posterity
REDIAL
The Research for Development and Innovation Agriculture and Learning (ReDIAL) was a 4 year project funded by the European Union (EU) which contributed to transformation and innovation in agriculture and food systems in Ghana through action research, application of innovative technologies, organization of farmers, and organizing multi-stakeholder platforms for policy reforms. Read more
the solar Multi-crop thresher
Friends of the Nation is championing the introduction of the Solar Multicrop Thresher, a locally designed and produced solution that is transforming how farmers process their crops. Powered entirely by solar energy, this technology eliminates the need for fossil fuels, significantly reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional threshing methods. Read more
Soil Testing Kit
Successful farming starts long before the first seed is planted. One of the most crucial yet often overlooked steps in crop production is soil testing, and thanks to modern technology, it’s now easier, faster, and more accurate than ever through smart soil testing devices.
At Friends of the Nation, we believe that empowering farmers with … Read more
CAMPAIGNS
Climate CHANGE
Resilience Through Responsibility, Justice Through Action
Interventions in Mining
FoN plays a facilitative role in helping communities engage with mining companies on issues that affect their environment and climate resilience. Read more
Interventions in Agriculture
FoN’s climate interventions in agriculture combine land protection, food system planning, youth engagement, and farm-level innovation.
Interventions in the blue economy
Our intervention in the blue economy combine hands-on environmental monitoring, youth-led science, and advocacy for responsible fishing practices. Read More
CAMPAIGNS
oil & gas
Transparent Energy, Accountable Impact
Tracking oil revenues investments
A share of petroleum revenues has been allocated to development projects through the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA). FoN and partners monitor how these funds are spent in the Western Region. Read More
mitigating Livelihood Impacts of Oil Production
FoN works with our partners and oil companies operating in the Western Region to identify, mitigate, and compensate for livelihood impacts. This engagement is built on constructive dialogue and evidence-based advocacy, … Read more
ANNUAL NATIONAL OIL & GAS SUMMITS
Friends of the Nation (FoN) convenes the National Oil and Gas Dialogue, an inclusive platform for open conversations on Ghana’s petroleum sector. The Dialogue brings together government agencies, regulators, oil companies, …Read more