Can US$4.5m protect Ghana’s forts and castles from climate change | Showbiz on Market Place

Ghana's historic forts and castles are facing a growing threat from climate change, with coastal erosion, flooding, salt-induced deterioration and extreme weather putting these important heritage sites at risk. Ghana has secured US$4.5 million from South Korea for a five-year project aimed at strengthening Ghana's capacity to protect its forts and castles from these climate threats. Kenneth Awotwe Darko, culture journalist and creative economy analyst explains why protecting these sites are important to Ghana's tourism and creative economy.