Coastal Communities Partners In Sea Turtle Conservation – Dr. Agyekumhene
Dr. Andrews Agyekumhene (m) with stakeholders in a group photo Stakeholders in sea turtle conservation have been urged to shift from viewing coastal communities as mere beneficiaries of conservation Read More... The post Coastal Communities Partners In Sea Turtle Conservation – Dr. Agyekumhene appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Dr. Andrews Agyekumhene, the Executive Director of Wildlife and Human Resources Organisation WHRO Ghana, urged stakeholders in sea turtle conservation to view coastal communities as active partners rather than mere beneficiaries. Speaking at the 5th Ghana National Sea Turtle Conference (GNSTC) 2026 in Accra, Agyekumhene emphasized that conservation efforts would only have a lasting impact when local communities are fully involved in decision-making and monitoring processes.
He stressed that empowering communities to understand the value of sea turtles, participate in monitoring and decision-making, and see tangible benefits from conservation initiatives would create a foundation for sustainable stewardship beyond individual projects and funding cycles. Agyekumhene also highlighted the need for stronger collaboration between scientific researchers, conservation practitioners, and local communities to address the challenges confronting sea turtle conservation, such as coastal development, light pollution, human activities, climate change, and other emerging threats.
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