Rights of Nature Ghana Movement

Defending Ghana’s rivers, forests, and wildlife

We are RoNAG

Advocating for nature’s right to thrive.

Join RoNAG today!

Together, we can give nature a voice.

Welcome to the Rights of Nature-Ghana Movement (RoNAG)
At RoNAG, we are dedicated to defending the rights of nature in Ghana. Our mission is to advocate for the recognition of natural entities—such as rivers, mountains, parks, and wildlife—as living beings with inherent rights to exist, thrive, and regenerate. Through advocacy, research, and legal action, we strive to protect Ghana’s natural heritage from exploitation and injustice.
Why Rights of Nature?
Nature is not just a resource; it is a living entity that sustains us all. By recognizing the rights of nature, we can ensure a healthier, more sustainable future for both people and the planet. Our work is rooted in indigenous knowledge, cultural values, and local communities, ensuring that our efforts are both impactful and inclusive.

What we do

Advocacy & Awareness

We lead public campaigns and workshops to educate communities about the rights of nature. Through media, art, and indigenous knowledge, we inspire action to protect Ghana’s natural heritage.

Research & Legal Action

We study local laws, cultural values, and environmental challenges to inform our work. We also strengthen legal frameworks and take legal action to defend nature’s rights in Ghana.

Community Empowerment

We work with local communities to ensure their voices are heard in environmental decisions. By partnering with grassroots groups, we build a collective movement for nature’s rights.
Read More

Gary Snyder American poet and essayist

" Nature is not a place to visit. It is home. "

Margaret Mead American cultural anthropologist and author

" We won’t have a society if we destroy the environment."

Robert Swan Explorer

" The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. "

Lady Bird JohnsonEnvironmentalist, businesswoman, political activist

"The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share. "

Since Year 2025

We are RoNAG

RoNAG is led by a team of dedicated professionals, including environmental scientists, wildlife conservationists, academic researchers, and legal experts.

Our team is supported by a network of volunteers and partners who share our commitment to protecting Ghana’s natural heritage.

know more

Our News

Stay updated with the latest news, insights, and updates from RoNAG. Explore our articles and join the conversation.

The Unwilling Ghana?

Richard Obeng Mensah April 16, 2025, 6 a.m

Professor Nkwantabisa: Dr. Basabasa, what national issues are trending in Ghana?
Dr. Basabasa: Prof., they are too many. They range from actual to potential...

read more

Stop the Impending Ecocide against Nature

Dickson Adom March 9, 2025, 3 p.m

Revisiting Ghanaian Indigenous Sensibilities and Setting the Tone for a Rights of Nature Ghana (RoNAG) Movement

read more

Unlicensed Gold Mines in Ghana Present Risks to People

Admin March 28, 2025, 4:32 a.m.

Illegal gold mining operations in Ghana have reportedly increased in recent years. The activities present dangerous risks to the individuals involved as well as environmental harms.

read more

Thomas Linzey on the Nature Rights Movement

Admin March 27, 2025, 4:56 p.m.

Most people support responsible environmental policies but may be unaware of how radical the leading edge of the movement has become as an increasing number of activists support granting personhood rights to nature.

read more

Indigenous principles inspire Rights of Nature movement to combat environmental threats -- By Will Atwater

Admin March 27, 2025, 5:39 p.m.

The organizers of the first Earth Day event in 1970 wanted to raise awareness of the environment in the collective consciousness. Now, a half-century later, environmentalists are looking to give nature personhood status.

read more

Rights of Nature Defender Wins Goldman Prize for Precedent-Setting Work Protecting an Imperiled River -- By Katie Surma

Admin April 29, 2025, 10:45 a.m.

“We do this not only for us, but for all of humanity and all beings.” For Mari Luz Canaquiri Murayari of Peru, a winner of this year’s prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize, everything in nature has a role and must be protected. She’s risked her own safety to do so.

read more

Oil Companies Are Sued Over Death of Woman in 2021 Heat Wave -David Gelles

Admin June 3, 2025, 12:01 p.m.

As an unusual heat dome sent temperatures in the Pacific Northwest soaring to 108 degrees Fahrenheit on June 28, 2021, Juliana Leon pulled her car over and rolled down the windows, overwhelmed by the heat.

read more

Earth’s seasonal rhythms are changing, putting species and ecosystems at risk -By Daniel Hernánd & Jonathan Tonkin

Admin June 3, 2025, 12:27 p.m.

Seasonality shapes much of life on Earth. Most species, including humans, have synchronised their own rhythms with those of Earth’s seasons.

read more

Scientists Warn of “Irreversible Rain Chaos” Climate Shift Could Permanently Disrupt Water for 2 Billion People - By Jessica Bennett

Admin June 3, 2025, 12:34 p.m.

A looming climate shift could permanently scramble global rainfall patterns, threatening water security for nearly 2 billion people.

read more

Rights for whales - Moananui Sanctuary

Admin June 3, 2025, 12:38 p.m.

Imagine: A ship rams a whale and then simply leaves it to bleed to death. A whaler harpoons a pregnant mother. Now imagine something radical: those responsible are brought to justice – because whales have rights.

read more

Our Media

Spread the Word: Download & Share Our Flyers