Lake Volta: One of the world’s largest man-made lakes, it’s a lifeline for fishing, transport, and clean water. But plastic pollution and illegal dumping threaten its future.

The Plastic Problem

  • Widespread Waste: Over 1,000 tonnes of plastic waste enter Ghana’s waterways every year — much of it ends up in Lake Volta.
  • Impact on Fishing: Plastic debris chokes nets, harms fish stocks, and reduces income for local fisherfolk.
  • Community Action: NGOs and schools along Volta’s banks run clean-ups and teach students to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
“If we lose Lake Volta to waste, we lose our food and our future.”
- Emmanuel Kwabla, local fisherman, Yeji

How You Can Help

  • Join Clean-ups: Volunteer for local waste collection events around Lake Volta.
  • Reduce Plastic: Carry your own bags and bottles — every piece counts.
  • Educate Others: Talk to your community about why plastic pollution hurts us all.