Dr. Benjamin Apraku Gyampoh

Senior Lecturer

Dept: Fisheries and Watershed Management
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Research Areas/Interests

Climate Change Vulnerability Assessments Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies to Climate Change Watershed Management Water Resources Management ...~more

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    SELECTED PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

    Journals

    1. Gyampoh, B. A., Worclachie, H. K., Akoto, P. E., Xatse, E. X & Campion, B B. (2026). Local engagement and mangrove conservation in the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site (KLCRS), Ghana. Scientific African (2026) e03485. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2026.e03485 
    2. Antobre, O.O., Tsagli, J., Dakpo, N., Osei-Tutu, P., Nsor, C. A., Acquah, E., Asante, W. A., & Gyampoh, B. A. (2026). Soil Fertility Recovery and Heavy Metal Stabilization in a Five -Year Agroforestry System on Reclaimed Gold Mine Tailings in Ghana. Trees, Forests and People, Volume 26, 101310. ISSN 2666-7193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2026.101310. 
    3. Apraku A, Gyampoh B A, Morton J F and Mariwah S, (2025). Managing climate change through social justice in Africa: Key lessons from the Libode area of Eastern Cape, South Africa. Scientific African, Vol 27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2025.e02534 
    4. Ashiagbor G, Sackey M & Gyampoh B A, (2024): Ecohydrological risk assessment model for the Pra River Basin using GIS and multi-criteria decision making. International Journal of River Basin Management. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15715124.2024.2411237  
    5. Obirikorang K A, Alimo T A, Sekey W, Gyampoh B A, Kassah J E, Bediako J O, & Anane-Taabeah G., (2024). Influence of migrant Western Regional Shark Fishers on shark fishing practices along the eastern coastline of Ghana. Regional Studies in Marine Science 69 (2024) 103316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2023.103316 
    6. Obirikorang K A, Sekey W, Amenutsuor?Vondee S, Kweku?Akagbo E, Adjei?Boateng D, Kassah J E, and Gyampoh B A (2023). Functional feeding traits and fecundity as predictors of invasive success of the introduced Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus in Lake Bosomtwe, Ghana. Biological Invasions. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-023-03029-z 
    7. Sekey W, Obirikorang K A, Boadu K B, Gyampoh B A, Nantwi?Mensah A, Israel E Y, Asare?Ansah O, Ashiagbor G, Adjei?Boateng D, (2023). Mangrove plantation and fuelwood supply chain dynamics in the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site, Ghana. Wetlands Ecology and Management (2023) 31:143–157. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11273-022-09906-z 
    8. Apraku, A., Gyampoh, B. A., Morton, J. F., and Karikari, A. B., (2023). Water security in rural Eastern Cape, SA: Interrogating the impacts of politics and climate change. Scientific African 19, em01493, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01493 
    9. Ogega, O. M., Lakey, G., Opisa, R. and Gyampoh, B. A., (2022). Strengthening climate research capacity in Africa: lessons?from the ‘Climate impact research capacity leadership enhancement’ project. Regional Environmental Change (2022) 22:135 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10113-022-01997-x 
    10. Sekey, W., Obirikorang, K. A., Alimo, T. A., Soku, M., Acquah, B., Gyampoh, B. A., Adjei-Boateng, D., Asare-Ansah, O., Ashiagbor, G., and Kassah, J. E., (2022). Evaluation of the shark fisheries along the Coastline of Ghana, West Africa. Regional Studies in Marine Science (53). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2022.102434
    11. Obirikorang, K.A., Opoku, E.N., & Gyampoh, B.A., (2022). Feed Digestion, Growth and Disease Prevalence in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Cultured at Different Water Exchange Rates in a Recirculating Aquaculture System. Aquaculture Studies, 22(3), AQUAST565. http://doi.org/10.4194/AQUAST565
    12. Obirikorang, K.A., Yeboah, A.A., Gyampoh, B.A., and Amanie-Adjei, S.K., (2022). Effect of road conditions on physiological stress responses and post-transportation growth and survival of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings, Journal of Applied Aquaculture, 34:1, 180-196, DOI: 10.1080/10454438.2020.1825269.  https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2020.1825269 
    13. Ajagun, E.O., Ashiagbor, G., Asante, W.A., Gyampoh, B. A., Obirikorang, K.A., and Acheampong, E., (2021). Cocoa eats the food: expansion of cocoa into food croplands in the Juabeso District, Ghana. Food Security. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-021-01227-y 
    14. Cudjoe, G.P., Antwi-Agyei, P., & Gyampoh, B.A., (2021). The Effect of Climate Variability on Maize Production in the Ejura-Sekyedumase Municipality, Ghana. Climate, 9, 145. https://doi.org/10.3390/ cli9100145. https://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/9/10/145 
    15. Apraku A., Morton J. F., and Gyampoh B. A., (2021). Climate change and small-scale agriculture in Africa: Does indigenous knowledge matter? Insights from Kenya and South Africa. Scientific African, Volume 12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e00821 
    16. Asante W. A., Ahoma G., Gyampoh B. A., Kyereh B., & Asare R., (2021). Upper canopy tree crown architecture and its implications for shade in cocoa agroforestry systems in the Western Region of Ghana. Trees, Forests and People. Volume 5. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2021.100100 
    17. Obirikorang K. A., Sekey W., Gyampoh B A., Ashiagbor G., and Asante W., (2021). Aquaponics for Improved Food Security in Africa: A Review. Front. Sustain. Food Syst. 5:705549. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.705549 
    18. Gyampoh B. A., Atitsogbui G., and Obirikorang, K. A, (2020). Understanding the neglected shellfish fishery of the Keta Lagoon, Ghana. Journal of Fisheries and Coastal Management 2 (1), 1-11. 10.5455/jfcom.20190902060103
    19. Ogega, M. A., Gyampoh, B. A., and Mistry, M. N., (2020). Intraseasonal Precipitation Variability over West Africa under 1.5 °C and 2.0 °C Global Warming Scenarios: Results from CORDEX RCMs. Climate 8, 143. DOI: 10.3390/cli8120143. https://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/8/12/143 
    20. Ogega, O. M., Gyampoh, B. A., Oludhe, C., Koske, J., and Kung'u, J. B., (2020). Building on foundations for climate services for sustainable development: A case of coastal smallholder farmers in Kilifi County, Kenya. Climate Services 20 (2020) 100200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cliser.2020.100200 
    21. Obirikorang K. A., Ansong M., Gyampoh B. A., and Attu, G. A-T, (2020). First report of aquaculture-mediated introduction of the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) into Lake Bosomtwe, Ghana. BioInvasions Records 9(4): 834– 841, https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2020.9.4.17 
    22. Obirikorang, K, A., Adu-Yeboah, E., Gyampoh, B. A., and Amanie-Adjei, S. K., (2020). Effect of road conditions on physiological stress responses and post-transportation growth and survival of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2020.1825269 
    23. Obirikorang K. A., Ofori, A. G. M. and Gyampoh, B. A., (2020). Dominance hierarchies within different size groupings of Nile tilapia (Oreochromisniloticus) and effects on growth and physiological responses, African Zoology, DOI: 10.1080/15627020.2020.1756909. https://doi.org/10.1080/15627020.2020.1756909 
    24. Saalu F, Oriaso S, and Gyampoh B, (2020). "Effects of a changing climate on livelihoods of forest-dependent communities: Evidence from Buyangu community proximal to Kakamega tropical rain forest in Kenya", International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, Vol. 12 No. 1, pp. 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCCSM-01-2018-0002 
    25. Maina J, Wandiga S, Gyampoh B, Charles KKG (2020) Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Change Using GIS and Remote Sensing: A Case Study of Kieni, Central Kenya. Journal of Remote Sensing and GIS. 9:270. DOI: 10.35248/2469-4134.20.9.270 https://www.walshmedicalmedia.com/open-access/assessment-of-land-use-and-land-cover-change-using-gis-and-remote-sensing-a-case-study-of-kieni-central-kenya.pdf  
    26. Maina J, Wandiga S, Gyampoh B and Gachene C. K., (2020). Effects of Supplemental Irrigation on Crop Yields: Case Study Kales (Brassica Oleracea) Crop. Journal of Ecological Engineering. Volume 21, Issue 2.
      DOI: https://doi.org/10.12911/22998993/116348. http://www.jeeng.net/Effects-of-Supplemental-Irrigation-on-Crop-Yields-Case-Study-Kales-Brassica-Oleracea,116348,0,2.html 
    27. Maina J, Wandiga S, Gyampoh B, and Gachene, C. K., (2019). Analysis of Average Annual Rainfall and Average Maximum Annual Temperature for a Period of 30 years to Establish Trends in Kieni, Central Kenya. Climatol Weather Forecasting 7, 249 
    28. Gyampoh B. A., (2019). Peer Review Report For: Assessing the economic impact of climate change in the small-scale aquaculture industry of Ghana, West Africa [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]. AAS Open Res 2019, 1:26 (https://doi.org/10.21956/aasopenres.14095.r27222). https://aasopenresearch.org/articles/1-26/v2#referee-response-27222 
    29. Williams T. O., Gyampoh B, Kizito F, and Namara E, (2012). Water implications of large-scale land acquisitions in Ghana. Water Alternatives 5(2): 243-265. https://www.water-alternatives.org/index.php/alldoc/articles/vol5/v5issue2/168-a5-2-4/file 
    30. Idinoba M, Kalame FB, Coulibaly Y, Nkem J, Gyampoh B, and Lartey S, (2011). Forest goods vulnerability to climate change in West Africa: voices from local communities on medicinal plants and prescribed actions for adaptation. In: Geldenhuys C.J, Ham C, & Ham H (eds.), (2011). Sustainable Forest Management in Africa: Some Solutions to Natural Forest Management Problems in Africa. Proceedings of the Sustainable Forest Management in Africa symposium. Stellenbosch, 3 – 7 November 2008. ISBN: 978- 0-7972-1345-6 
    31. Idinoba M, Nkem J, Kalame FB, Tachie-Obeng E, and Gyampoh B, (2010). Dealing with reducing trends in forest ecosystem services through a vulnerability assessment and planned adaptation actions. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Vol. 4(7), pp. 419-429, July 2010 Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/AJEST ISSN 1991-637X ©2010 Academic Journals
    32. Gyampoh BA, Amisah S, Idinoba M, Nkem, J, (2009). Utiliser le savoir traditionnel pour s’ adapter aux changements climatiques dans le Ghana rural. FAO,[En ligne] URL: http://www. fao. org/docrep/011/i0670f/i0670f14.htm  
    33. Gyampoh B.A., Amisah S., Idinoba M., and Nkem, J., (2009). Using traditional knowledge to cope with climate change in rural Ghana. Unasylva No. 231/232, Vol 60. FAO. ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/011/i0670e/i0670e14.pdf
    34. Amisah S., Gyampoh A. B., Sarfo-Mensah P, and Quagrainie K. K., (2009). Livelihood Trends in Response to Climate Change in Forest Fringe Communities of the Offin Basin in Ghana. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. Vol. 13(2) 5 – 15. JASEM ISSN 1119-8362. www.bioline.org.br/ja 
    35. Gyampoh B. A., Idinoba M, and Amisah, S, (2008). Water Scarcity under a changing climate in Ghana: options for livelihoods adaptation. Development, 51, 415–417. 1011-6370/08 www.sidint.org/development 
    36. Prakash, S, Asiseh, F, Boateng, FS, Gyampoh, B. A., Poels, E, Ros B., and Wieriga, P, (2004). Potential of Ecotourism Development of the Lake Bosumtwi Basin - a case study of Ankaase in the Amansie East District, Ghana. SEFUT Working Paper No: 15 Freibourg, May 2005. Issn 1616 – 8062

     

    Books and Book Chapters

    1. Hassanien A. E., Darwish, A., Gyampoh B., Abdel-Monaim A . T., Anter A. M., (Eds), (2021). The Global Environmental Effects During and Beyond COVID-19; Intelligent Computing Solutions. Studies in Systems, Decision and Control. Volume 369. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72933-2 
    2. Gyampoh B. A., (2018). Promoting Research in Sustainable Energy in Africa — The CIRCLE Model. In: Sustainable Hydropower in West Africa - Planning, Operation, and Challenges. Academic Press. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-813016-2.00002-2 
    3. Gyampoh B. A., and Asante W. A., (2011). Mapping and Documenting Indigenous Knowledge in Climate Change Adaptation in Ghana. Africa Adaptation Programme (AAP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.4818.6640 
    4. Gyampoh B. A., Amisah S, Idinoba M., and Nkem, J., (2011). The sustainable forest management puzzle: Policies, legislation, deforestation and the climate change issue in Ghana. In: Geldenhuys C.J, Ham C, & Ham H (eds.), 2011. Sustainable Forest Management in Africa: Some Solutions to Natural Forest Management Problems in Africa. Proceedings of the Sustainable Forest Management in Africa symposium. Stellenbosch, 3 – 7 November 2008. ISBN: 978-0-7972-1345-6 
    5. Idinoba, M., Nkem, J., Kalame, F. B., and Gyampoh, B., (2008). A framework for vulnerability assessment of non-timber forest goods for planning adaptation to climate change and variability in West Africa. In: International conferences on adaptation of forests and forest management to changing climate with emphasis on forest health: A review of science, policies and practices (pp. 98). IUFR, FAO and SLU.

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