Obroni Wawu by George Koranteng Danso

Public Story

Obroni Wawu

Copyright George Koranteng Danso 2024

Updated Dec 2023

Location Accra, Ghana

Topics Climate Change, Environment, Photojournalism

During the festive Christmas season, Ghana's Kantamanto market sees a massive influx of second-hand clothing arriving from Europe and America. As West Africa's largest hub for pre-owned garments, it witnesses a staggering intake of 15 million clothing items per week. This rapid growth mirrors the global surge in the second-hand clothing trade, offering employment opportunities to many Ghanaians. However, this flourishing business also poses significant environmental challenges for the country.

The Kantamanto market reflects global consumption patterns in the context of climate change discussions at COP28. While providing livelihoods, the market's overwhelming volume of second-hand clothing highlights environmental concerns and the need for sustainable consumption and production practices. This emphasizes the crucial need to transition towards post-COP28 fashion systems that prioritize eco-friendly practices and climate resilience. Accra, Ghana.

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