Ghana Loses Historic Forts Along Its Coastline to Climate Change

Ghana – Ghana is gradually losing its historic forts along the 550-kilometer coastline to intense tidal waves from the Atlantic Ocean.

In addition to the loss of these forts, several coastal communities are also at risk of disappearing due to powerful tidal waves and erosion.

It is estimated that Ghana loses an average of two meters of coastline annually to coastal erosion, with some areas experiencing erosion rates as high as 17 meters, according to a study by the Institute for Environment and…