Paul Dankwa

Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Green Africa Youth Organization, leading impactful climate initiatives. Expert in carbon accounting and sustainability reporting, complemented by strong organizational skills. Successfully coordinated research activities across multiple countries, driving significant advancements in environmental sustainability and waste management strategies.

• Health risk assessment of surface water resources in the Nandom Municipality of Ghana, Bekoe, E. M. O., Quarcoo, G., Dankwa, P., Naangmenyele, Z., Adu-Boakye, M., Mensah, E. T. D., & Kumi, M., Discover Public Health, 21, 1, 35, 2024
• Fluoride in groundwater sources in Ghana: A multifaceted and country-wide review, Kazapoe, R. W., Amuah, E. E. Y., Dankwa, P., Fynn, O. F., Addai, M. O., Berdie, B. S., & Douti, N. B., Heliyon, 10, 13, 2024
• Characterization of groundwater in southwest Ghana: Implications for sustainable agriculture and safe water supply in a mining-dominated zone, Kazapoe, R. W., Addai, M. O., Amuah, E. E. Y., & Dankwa, P., Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, 22, 100341, 2024
• From the ground up: Unveiling Ghana's soil quality crisis and its ecological and health implications, Amuah, E. E. Y., Fei-Baffoe, B., Kazapoe, R. W., Dankwa, P., Okyere, I. K., Sackey, L. N. A., ... & Kpiebaya, P., Innovation and Green Development, 3, 1, 100097, 2024
• Management of face masks driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, possible implications and proposed policies: A household perspective, Douti, N. B., Amuah, E. E. Y., Acheampong, E., Dankwa, P., Kazapoe, R. W., & Agyemang, E. P., World Development Sustainability, 3, 100093, 2023
• Relationship between small-scale gold mining activities and water use in Ghana: A review of policy documents aimed at protecting water bodies in mining Communities, Kazapoe, R. W., Amuah, E. E. Y., Abdiwali, S. A., Dankwa, P., Nang, D. B., Kazapoe, J. P., & Kpiebaya, P., Environmental Challenges, 12, 100727, 2023
• Remediation of mined soil using shea nut shell (Vitellaria paradoxa) as an amendment material, Amuah, E. E. Y., Fei-Baffoe, B., Sackey, L. N. A., Dankwa, P., Nang, D. B., & Kazapoe, R. W., Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 10, 6, 108598, 2022
• Sources and pollution assessment of trace elements in soils of some selected mining areas of southwestern Ghana, Kazapoe, R. W., Amuah, E. E. Y., & Dankwa, P., Environmental Technology & Innovation, 26, 102329, 2022
• Are used face masks handled as infectious waste? Novel pollution driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, Amuah, E. E. Y., Agyemang, E. P., Dankwa, P., Fei-Baffoe, B., Kazapoe, R. W., & Douti, N. B., Resources, conservation & recycling advances, 13, 200062, 2022

• Dr Raymond Webrah Kazapoe, Lecturer, University for Development Studies (Ghana), rkazapoe@gmail.com, +233247736684
• Mr Daniel Debrah, Chapter Coordinator, Global Landscapes Forum (GLFx), Bawku chapter, debrahdaniel6@gmail.com, +233244135299
• Mr Jacob Johnson Attakpah, Zero Waste Manager, Green Africa Youth Organization, jacob@greenafricayouth.org, +233572970303

• 6th International Research Conference, College of Humanities, University of Ghana, 09/01/23, Presented GAYO research work titled: Linkages Between Migration and Waste Management in the Informal Sector
• Africa Climate Week (ACW), Nairobi, Kenya, 05/01/24, African Leaders' pledge to climate action and the unveiling of the African Climate Action Plan document
• Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Africa Chapters Summit, Nairobi, Kenya, 06/01/23, Peer-to-peer networking among African chapters members, exploring African chapters' priorities and needs, supporting capacity development of African chapters members
• The World Bank Group and Global -Environment Facility (GEF), Accra, Ghana, 12/01/22, Problue stakeholder workshop on reducing marine litter and pollution in the Greater Accra Region, discussions on circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes for Ghana, discussions on plastic policy and circularity

Nationality: Ghanaian

• Waste assessment and brand audit
• Stakeholder engagement for Zero Waste Implementation
• Role of waste pickers in zero waste implementation
• Carbon Accounting Training, Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), 04/01/25

• IISD Next Sustainability Certificate Program