As the world moves to minimise the adverse impact of climate change, a mining company in Kenya is turning heads as by transforming one of its fallow concession into a safe sanctuary for plants and animals.
This sharply contrasts the phenomenon in Ghana where some mining firms abandon mined pits and degrade the forests after their operations, putting species in harm's way and fueling the climate crisis.
In the following report, Joy News’ Latif Iddris tells the story of how Bamburi Cement company beat all odds to change the face of their 300 hectors quarry site into a park.
Although it was inhabitable after the quarry shut down in the 1960s.
But after a successful reclamation exercise, Bamburi Haller Park is one of Mombasa's pride and Kenya's lucrative tourism sites.
Managers of the park are in their own small way reducing emission by using alternative fuel; one of the priorities of the Sandai framework; UN-backed inter-governmental negotiations. which encourage nations to build resilient communities to strengthen disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk at the national, regional and global levels.
Home to some eight different species of mammals, Haller Park welcomes 16,000 tourists annually. The tourists also come to see the reptile park which hosts some eight different species of reptiles.
There are also different species of butterflies and a fish farm all in the 300-acre park.
The eco-friendly environment is impacting positively on the life expectancy of the animals. A case in point is one of the tortoises at the park is said to be 160 years.
For the many tourists; Kenyans and foreigners alike who visit the Halla park, the Bamburi model is the way to go if the world is to ever mitigate the effect of climate change.
In Ghana, however, a good number of miners fail to reclaim the forests after their mining operations, not to think of transforming abandoned sites into parks. Many of the mining companies leave gaping pits uncovered.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
The Principle of End-Consumers-Turned-Suppliers: Rethinking household participation in sustainable waste management systems in Sekondi-Takoradi
12 minutes -
Police intercept nearly 6k parcels of suspected Indian hemp on Volta Lake; 3 arrested
13 minutes -
Extend trainee allowances to engineering students – IET President tells gov’t
23 minutes -
‘Menstruation is not a taboo’: North Tongu DCE champions dignity and access for girls
55 minutes -
Revoking Nyaho-Tamakloe’s ‘founding member’ status likely to be considered at NPP NEC meeting – JFK
1 hour -
Wontumi arrest: Posterity will judge you – Afenyo-Markin tells NDC
2 hours -
Wontumi arrest: JFK condemns Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe’s ‘Where is NPP Chairman’ comments
2 hours -
Bawumia calls for calm amid Wontumi’s detention
2 hours -
Two dead, others injured in Juaso-Nkawkaw Highway crash
2 hours -
We’re disappointed we didn’t see Wontumi – Dr Bawumia
2 hours -
GH₵50m bail deliberately set to block Wontumi’s release – Bawumia
2 hours -
Ashanti Peace Council urges stakeholders to uphold law and protect national peace
2 hours -
Equipping future healthcare professionals: Cassona Global, Mindray provide free practical training for ATU students
2 hours -
Bawumia, Minority Leader, granted access to Wontumi as tensions mount over detention
3 hours -
World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Terry Yegbe Foundation and Groomdatgirl champion menstrual health education at Horti EP Primary
3 hours