Southern Volta Development Group (SOVODEG) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the HATOF Foundation, a leading Ghanaian-based international environmental NGO, to deepen collaboration in protecting the marine and coastal environment and accelerating climate action across the Southern Volta region.

The agreement, signed in Accra, establishes a long-term partnership between the two organizations, aligning efforts to build local capacity, promote sustainable socio-economic development, and empower communities to participate meaningfully in national and global climate discourse.

Under the MOU, SOVODEG and HATOF will:

• Jointly protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems.
• Provide training and technical assistance to local communities and non-state actors.
• Submit joint project proposals to drive development in Southern Volta.
• Advocate for SOVODEG’s environmental and economic priorities at national and international levels.

The collaboration spans the eleven administrative districts of Southern Volta, including Keta, Anloga, Akatsi, Tongu, Ketu, Adaklu, and Ziope. As climate threats intensify, this alliance signals a proactive and united front toward sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and community resilience.

About SOVODEG

Registered since 2011, SOVODEG is a non-governmental organization committed to sustainable development and ecosystem protection in Southern Volta, Ghana. Its focus areas include policy advocacy, coastal restoration, biodiversity conservation, climate change, and community empowerment.

About HATOF Foundation

Established in 2001, HATOF is an environmental NGO with global recognition, promoting sustainable development through capacity building, climate policy advocacy, and technical support. HATOF is an official observer to major Rio Conventions and collaborates with key governmental and international partners.