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Training Manual DARWIN / SWIMMER / CAW Project 14-017 TOOLKIT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GHANA'S RIVERINE BIODIVERSITY CENTRE FOR AFRICAN WETLANDS, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA 9TH - 13TH JANUARY, 2006 Project 14-017 Ghana Liverpool TABLE OF CONTENT Programme ………………………………………………………………………...….3 Welcome address ………………………………………………………………..........5 Background to project …………………………………………………………….….7 Presentation on the Fundamentals of River Systems (Prof. Brian Moss) ……………8 Progress in Ghanaian studies – Reporting back …………………………………… Field Trip to Akyem Abukwa Traditional Area (Project Site) ……………………..12 Ecosystem Approach ………………………………………………………………..13 Principles of the Ecosystem approach ………………………………………………14 Convention on Biological diversity …………………………………………………16 Development of a Protocol ………………………………………………………….18 Build up discussion I ………………………………………………………………..20 Build up discussion II ……………………………………………………………….21 Build up discussion III ………………………………………………………………23 Closing Ceremony …………………………………………………………………..24 Conclusion …………………………………………………………………………..24 Annex I (Questionnaire based on Ecosystem Approach) …………………………...25 Annex II (Convention on Biological diversity-full text) ……………………………27 Annex III (Participants Details) …………………………………………………….29 2 Project 14-017 Ghana Liverpool PROGRAMME Day 1 9.00am – 9.30am Registration 9.30am – 9.45am Welcome address: (Prof. W. A. Asomaning) 9.45am – 10.30am Tow de table Introduction of project participants and role in project 10.30am – 10.50am Break 10.50am – 11.30am Introduction to the Darwin Initiative: (Prof. Edward Maltby) 11.30am ─12.15am The Ghana Darwin Initiative – Objectives and timescale: (Dr. Rick Leah) 12.30pm – 1.15pm Fundamentals of River systems: (Prof. Brian Moss) 1.15 pm – 2.00pm Lunch 2.00 pm – 3.30pm Key Questions – Brainstorming session 3.30 pm - 3.45pm Break 3.45 pm – 4.15pm Progress in Ghanaian studies – reporting back: (Prof. Chris Gordon) 4.15pm – 4.45pm Clarification of issues and priorities to address in the field work (All) Day 2 7.70am – 5.00pm Trip to project sites. Day 3 9.00 – 10.30am Presentation on the Ecosystem Approach I (Prof. Edward Maltby) 10.30 – 11.00am Coffee Break 11.00 – 12.30pm Presentation on the Ecosystem Approach II (Dr. Rick Leah) 12.30 – 1.30pm Lunch Break 1.30 – 3.00pm Sorting and identification of field samples 3.00 – 3.15pm Coffee Break 3.00 – 3.15pm Methods of assessment of ecological status 3 Project 14-017 Ghana Liverpool Day 4 9.00am – 10.30am Developing a project protocol I 10.30am – 11.00am Coffee Break 11.00am – 12.30pm Developing a project protocol II 12.30pm – 1.30pm Lunch Break 1.30pm – 3.00pm Protocol within the wide context of the Ecosystem Approach I 3.00pm – 3.15pm Coffee Break 3.00pm – 3.15pm Protocol within the wide context of the Ecosystem Approach II Day 5 9.00 am – 10.30am Finalization of steps to attain project objectives 10.30 am – 10.50am Coffee Break 10.50 am - 11.30am Workshop evaluation 11.30 am – 12.00am Closing Ceremony 12.00 am – 12.30pm Lunch 4 Project 14-017 Ghana Liverpool WELCOME ADDRESS BY PROF W. A. ASOMANING Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of the Chairperson of the Management Board of the Centre for African Wetlands (CAW), may I warmly welcome all of you to the Centre and to the Workshop. The idea to establish a Wetland Centre of Excellence was conceived in the mid 1990s and this gave birth to the Centre for African Wetlands, which was inaugurated in July 2000. The mission of CAW is as follows and I quote: (i)To promote the study of wetlands through high quality and internationally recognized research leading to a better understanding and qualification of the biophysical, socio- economic and policy interactions of wetland and wetland resources so as to enhance the ecological integrity of wetlands and hence improve the quality of human life. (ii) To study through monitoring and modelling, the biophysical, socio- economic and policy changes using thematic areas so as to assess both past changes and current trends , and to predict future human impact on wetlands. (iii) To secure, expand and provide relevant wetland data for further scientific research and to serve as the basis for advice on wetland conservation, management and sustainability utilization for the benefit of society as a whole. (iv) To promote the use of the Centre’s own research facilities and data and that of the CAW network, so as to provide research training of the highest quality, and to enhance the region’s research base for biophysical socio-economic and policy concerns, and (v) To promote through formal and informal agreements, collaborative research and information flow on all wetland issues to wetland stakeholders in the region. The five-day workshop, which is an introductory but important activity of the project ‘Toolkits for the Sustainable Management of Ghana’s Riverine Biodiversity’ clearly falls within the mission of the Centre and the Management Board, is happy that it is being hosted by CAW. The Project, owned by the Institute for Sustainable Water, Integrated and Ecosystem Research of the University of Liverpool is being funded by the Darwin initiative. The project involves certain institutions in Ghana with CAW playing the role as the co- ordinating agency. Participants for this workshop therefore are drawn from 5 Project 14-017 Ghana Liverpool The Departments of Botany and Zoology, Environmental Science Programme, the Volta Basin Research Project, all of University of Ghana, Ghana Wildlife Society and Water Research Institute of the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research. The results of the project arising from the ecosystem approach will be highly beneficial to Ghana in its quest to manage its riverine biodiversity. Ultimately the project will be beneficial to the entire West African sub region. May I take this opportunity to formally welcome the Resource Persons; Professor Edward Maltby Professor Brian Moss Dr Richard Leah, from the University of Liverpool. I wish participants and Resource Persons a successful workshop. Thank you. 6 Project 14-017 Ghana Liverpool BACKGROUND TO PROJECT “Tool-kits for the Sustainable Management of Riverine Biodiversity of Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Côte d’lvoire, Togo, Benin” is a Darwin Initiative funded project. The Darwin Initiative is funded by the UK Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). This initiative enables UK experts to partner with developing countries with rich biodiversity but limited resources to develop and sustainably manage natural resources and ensure the equitable distribution of its benefits. In the pursuance of work to be carried out in the project entitled “Tool-kits for the Sustainable Management of Riverine Biodiversity of Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Côte d’lvoire, Togo, Benin”, University of Liverpool acting through the Institute for Sustainable Water, Integrated Management and Ecosystem Research (SWIMMER) in partnership with the Centre for African Wetlands (CAW) submitted a proposal to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) which was assent in 2005. MAIN PROJECT OBJECTIVES Assess the current status of aquatic communities in some rivers in Ghana. Identify indicators for the various river systems in Ghana and develop a set of indicators of ecosystem health, which would be adapted for use within West Africa. To build capacity through training of local and regional staff by transferring knowledge. To produce policy document outlining the means of applying the Ecosystem approach in the management of West African rivers. The production of educational materials for users at various levels of expertise, for example students, policymakers and other stakeholders. To enhance environmental awareness throughout the Ghanaian society as well as increased engagement of local stakeholders in decision making about how they are managed. Publish information obtained on the World Wide Web for easy assess. 7 Project 14-017 Ghana Liverpool DAY ONE, JANUARY 9, 2006 Presentation on the Fundamentals of River Systems (Prof. Brian Moss) Tropical and Temperate rivers and streams were compared by citing examples around the world including Nile, Amazon, Mississippi among others. The rivers and streams of tropical and temperate zones have similar basic characteristic. Analysis depended on undamaged river systems. Two main river models were identified. They are the catchment model and river continuum concept. The comparison was done along the following lines: Drifts and histories The role of forest in pristine river systems The role of organisms Stages of a river system e.g. Floodplain river characteristics Interaction between living organisms and nonliving things in a river system The effects of human activities on river systems. Some negative perceptions of Wetlands were examined especially that for children. Among these were the fact that wetlands are considered as wastelands and habitat for vectors of water borne diseases e.g. Nematodes, numerous flukes, tapeworms, yellow fever and elephantiasis. In spite of these perceptions, Wetlands resources are heavily utilized globally. Some products of wetland include medicinal leeches, rush seats, willow for cricket bats, aspirin and osier for basketry. Discussion after Presentation It was noted that the impact of the project on the local people should be looked at seriously. Thus the local people should be part of the decision making process. Some of the local people have useful ancient information concerning the river systems. There seems to be lack of continuous date on freshwaters Efforts should
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