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Disaster Management and Air Quality Monitoring in Ghana

Ghana VNR https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/23420VNR_Report_Ghana _Final_print.pdf Sustainable Cities and Communities Indicator 11.5.1: Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population . The total number of people who were affected by various kinds of hazards across the country increased from 287,399 in 2017 to 314,644 in 2018 - but higher pop · Increased recorded incidence of disasters · Government continues to strengthen NADMO to implement disaster risks prevention and management plans, including early-warning systems and disaster risk information and assessments systems at the district level. . The government plans to set up a National Hydrology Authority as part of measures to deal with the perennial issue of flooding. . In addition, the National Bush Fire Prevention Campaign was launched in 2017 with a call on citizens to change their attitude and support the fight for preservation of the environment. These efforts would be sustained to ensure the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, adopted by UN member states in 2015 · Major challenges for disaster management in Ghana include: o limited early warning systems o poor coordination among institutions o weak post disaster recovery and rehabilitation mechanisms. Think there's image here of lifeboat I can use if necessary Indicator 11.6.2: Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (e.g. PM2.5 and PM10) in cities (population weighted). . As part of the effort to enhance air quality monitoring, EPA deployed an additional low-cost PM air sensor network in Accra to complement its existing network of air quality monitors. · This enhanced capacity will enable EPA integrate an advanced data system into air quality monitoring and management practices and communicate timely air quality information to the public. There is no mention of housing/slums or urbanisation ??