A coastal fishmonger’s honest view on climate change and the search for sustainable alternatives

Along the salty breeze of Ghana’s Volta Region coastline, fishmongers are confronting a growing crisis, one driven not only by economic hardship but also by climate change. In these coastal communities, the once reliable supply of firewood, essential for traditional fish smoking, is rapidly dwindling. This shortage is disrupting livelihoods and forcing many to reconsider long-standing practices in search of more sustainable solutions.

By Prince Adu-Owusu