JOURNAL ARTICLE

'We are not the ones to blame': Stakeholders' conflicting rationalities in wetlands management in Ghana.

  • Published In: Environment & Planning E: Nature & Space, 2026, v. 9, n. 1. P. 357 1 of 3

  • Database: Environment Complete 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Abreek-Zubiedat, Fatina; Katz, Irit; Frimpong, Louis Kusi; Mensah, Stephen Leonard; Okyere, Seth Asare; Gbedemah, Shine Francis; Kwang, Clement; Boateng, Festival Godwin 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the conflicting rationalities among multiple stakeholders involved in the management of wetlands, focusing on the Sakumono Ramsar site in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It highlights divergent perspectives between state institutions prioritizing ecological conservation, local communities emphasizing livelihood and cultural values, and developers advocating for residential development to address urban housing needs. The study reveals selective enforcement of wetland regulations, institutional disengagement of local populations, and political-economic influences that undermine sustainable wetland management. It argues for more inclusive, collaborative governance approaches rooted in social equity and environmental justice to reconcile competing interests and improve conservation outcomes in Ghana and similar Global South contexts.

Additional Information

  • Source:Environment & Planning E: Nature & Space. 2026/02, Vol. 9, Issue 1, p357
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2514-8486
  • DOI:10.1177/25148486251386254
  • Accession Number:191833544
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