Alliance for Empowering Rural Communities

Our first Quarter Newsletter is here!!!.
The first quarter of 2026 marked another important step in AERC Ghana’s mission to empower rural and vulnerable communities through climate action, environmental sustainability, renewable energy advocacy, and inclusive development. This newsletter showcases key activities, partnerships, campaigns, and community engagements that reflect our commitment to practical, people-centered solutions. From promoting nature-based climate solutions to amplifying the voices of waste pickers and advancing clean energy conversations, this edition offers a closer look at the work, impact, and collective ambition driving AERC forward.
Link to full newsletter:
https://aercghana.org/first-quarter-newsletter/

Our article “Leaving No One and No place behind: Why Waste Pickers must be included in Ghana’s and Africa’s waste management future” has been published in the Climate Watch newspaper today.
Waste pickers are the invisible force behind cleaner cities, stronger recycling systems, and more sustainable communities. Yet many continue to work under unsafe and unrecognized conditions. A truly sustainable future for Ghana and Africa must include, protect, and empower waste pickers as essential partners in climate action, sanitation, and circular economy solutions.

Read the full article : https://climatewatchonline.com/leaving-no-one-and-no-place-behind-why-waste-pickers-must-be-included-in-ghanas-and-africas-waste-management-future/