Prof Christopher Gordon
Year of Employment: 1986
Educational Degrees and awarding institutions
B.Sc. (hons.) Zoology (Entomology); University of Ghana
Post-Graduate Certificate in Limnology; UNESCO/Austrian Academy of Sciences
M.Sc. Zoology (Freshwater Option); University of Ghana
Ph.D. Human Environmental Sciences; King’s College, London
Research Interests
Distribution of benthic invertebrates in the Volta,
Colonisation rates of Aufwuchs organisms,
The use of invertebrates as indicators of pollution,
Ecotoxicology of commercially important crustacea
Climate Change Policy
Mangroves and Coastal Systems
Current Research Projects
Capacity building to address climate change in Bangladesh and Ghana with special reference to conservation of saline and drought tolerant species. DelPHE GBP 90,000. Ghana Partner
Understanding the Findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report “Climate Change 2007” – Integrating Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Development Planning EU-ACP € 1,250,000 Three Years 2009 – 2012 (Principal Investigator –West Africa Region)
National Climate Change and Development Research Diagnostic, CDKN/DFID GBP 24,000 2011
Building Capacity to meet the Climate Change Challenge (B4C) –Ghana: A partnership between University of Ghana and the Open Society Institute. The Open Society Institute US$ 1.640,000 Three years 2011-2014 Eastern Region (Team leader Water and Water Resources Work Package)
Pipeline Research Project
Climate Change and Poverty EU Framework 7
Reoptimization of Operations of Akosombo & Kpong Dams on the Volta River in Ghana to Restore Downstream Livelihoods and Ecosystems. African Water Partnership/African Development Bank
Graduate Students
M.Phil
Aboagye Kumi: Water Quality in Teshie
Baniba:. Factors influencing the selection of water source in Jasikan district and implication on the health status of rural communities
Ph.D
Addo: Monitoring Dust Pollutants Emissions Associated with Cement Production Activities in Ghana: Modelling Pollutant Concentrations and their Estimated Effects on the Public
Ayivor: Protected Area Management Effectiveness in the Volta Basin
Selected Publications
2011 on
Lawson, E.T, Gordon, C., and Schluchter, W. 2012 The Dynamics of Poverty-Environment Linkages in the Coastal Zone of Ghana, Ocean & Coastal Management 67: 30-38
Gordon, C., Linstead, C. Moss, B., Leah, R., Kyerematen, R., Owusu, E.H, Annang, T., Maltby, E., Bissau, M., and Ampomah, B (2012) Tool kits for the Sustainable Management of Ghana’s Riverine Biodiversity. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, Vol. 20 (3): 11 – 34
Ayivor, J. S. and Gordon, C. (2012) Impact of Land Use on River Systems in Okyeman Traditional Area of the Eastern Region, Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, Vol. 20 (3): 83 – 96
Kyerematen, R., and Gordon, C. (2012) Aquatic Insect Fauna of Three River Systems in the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional area of The Eastern Region of Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, Vol. 20 (3): 73 – 82
Ansa-Asare, O. D. and Gordon, C. (2012) Water quality assessment of Densu, Birim and Ayensu rivers in the Okyeman Area. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, Vol. 20 (3): 53-64
Ayivor, J. S. and Gordon, C. (2012) Watershed Disturbance and its Potential Effects on River Systems in the Okyeman Traditional Area of Ghana: The Case of Atewa Range Forest Reserve. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, Vol. 20 (3): 97 -108
Addo, M. A., Darko, E.O., Gordon, C., Nyarko, B. J. B., Gbadago, J. K. 2012 Heavy Metal Concentrations in Road Deposited Dust at Ketu-South District, Ghana. International Journal of Science and Technology 2 (1): 28 – 39
Addo, M. A., Darko, E. O., Gordon, C., Nyarko, B. J. B., Gbadago, J. K., Nyarko, E., Affum, H. A. and Botwe, B. O. 2012 Evaluation of Heavy Metals Contamination of Soil and Vegetation in the Vicinity of a Cement Factory in the Volta Region, Ghana. International Journal of Science and Technology 2 (1): 40 – 50
Ayivor, J., Gordon, C., Adomako, J., Ntiamoa-Baidu, Y. 2011 Challenges of managing forest reserves: Case study of Atewa rangeforest reserve, Ghana Nature & Faune 25 (2): 56-63
2001 - 2010
Gordon, C, Jallow, A., Tweneboah, E., Ayivor, J. S., Mensah, A. M., 2010 Food Security and Natural Resources management: Overview on Climate Change Implications for Africa, Nature & Faune 25 (1): 10-16
Lawson, E. T., Schluchter, W and Gordon C. 2010 Using the paired comparison methodology to assess environmental values in the coastal zone of Ghana. Journal of Coastal Conservation 14: 231-238
Gordon, C, Mensah, A. M., Ayivor, J. S., Tweneboah, E., 2009 The Application of the Ecosystem Approach to Mangrove management: Lessons for Ghana, Nature & Faune 24 (1)
Tockner, K. Bunn, S. E. Gordon, C. Naiman, R. J. Quinn, G. P. & Stanford, J. A. 2008 Flood Plains: critically threatened ecosystems. In Aquatic Ecosystems – Trends and Global Prospects (ed.) Polunin, N.V.C. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 482p
Gordon, C. 2007 The University of Ghana: Strategic institutional development in the South. In Nuffic: A Changing Landscape'. http://www.nuffic.nl/pdf/os/em/gordon.pdf
Gordon, C., & Ibe, C., 2007 Land Based Sources of Pollution in West Africa: Current status and trends State of the Environment on issues related to the protection of the marine environment from land based activities. UNEP-GPA-LBA
Gordon C. 2006 Background Paper for The Multi-stakeholder consultation process for dams development in Ghana. http://new.unep.org/dams/files/Country%20Dialogues/BackgroundStudyGhana.pdf
Matos, N. and Gordon, C. 2005 Opportunities and Challenges for research in Sub-saharan Africa in an Era of Globalisation. Presented at the First National Forum on Research, Science and Technology, Accra, Ghana 2004
Mensah, A., Tweneboah, E. Gordon, C. 2004 Towards Regional Capacity Building for Environmental Assessment and Management in West Africa. Proceedings of a workshop on: Regional Training for environmental Assessment and Management in West Africa, Accra, Ghana. 6-7 May 2004.
Battley, Gordon, C., P. F., Poot, M., Wiersma, P., Ntiamoa-Baidu, Y. and Piersma, T., 2003 Social Foraging by Waterbirds in Shallow Coastal Lagoons in Ghana. Waterbirds 26 (1): 26- 34,2003
Gordon, C., 2002 Aquatic Resource Management and Freshwater Ecosystems in West Africa. In Crisman, T., Chapman, L., Chapman, F. and Kaufmann, L. (eds.) Conservation, Ecology, and Management of African Fresh Waters FW University of Florida Press, Gainesville Florida 544p
Dankwa, H. R. & Gordon C. (2002) The fish and fisheries of the Lower Volta Mangrove swamps in Ghana. African Journal of Science and Technology, Science and Engineering Series 3 (1): 25-32
Diop, E.S., Gordon, C., Semesi, A.K., Soumare, A., Diallo, A., Guisse, A., Diouf, M., & Ayivor,J.S. 2001 Mangroves of Africa in Mangrove Ecosystems: Function and Management L. D. de Larceda (ed.) Springer-Verlag, Berlin 292pp
1989 - 2000
Gordon, C., 2000 Some observations on the birds of the Amansuri wetlands, Ghana. Ostrich 71 (1):
Gordon, C., 2000 Hyper-saline Lagoons as conservation habitats: macro invertebrates at Muni Lagoon, Ghana Biodiversity and Conservation 9 (4): 465-478
Gordon, C., Ntiamoa-Baidu, Y. & Ryan, J. M., 2000 The Muni-Pomadze Ramsar site Biodiversity and Conservation 9 (4): 447-464
Thorne, R., Williams, P., & Gordon, C., 2000 The macro-invertebrates of a polluted stream in Ghana. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 15 (2): 209-217
Craig A.J.F.K. and Gordon C. (eds.) 2000. Proceedings of the Ninth Pan-African Ornithological Congress, Ostrich 71(1–2).
Gordon, C. and Amatekpor, J.K. (eds.) 1999 The Sustainable Integrated Development of the Volta Basin in Ghana. VBRP, Legon 159 p
Gordon, C., 1999 Research activities of organisations working the Volta Basin. In Gordon, C. and Amatekpor, J.K. (eds.) The Sustainable Integrated Development of the Volta Basin in Ghana. VBRP, Legon 159 p
Gordon, C., 1999 An Overview of the Fish and Fisheries of the Volta Basin. In Gordon, C. and Amatekpor, J.K. (eds.) The Sustainable Integrated Development of the Volta Basin in Ghana. VBRP, Legon 159 p
Finlayson, C M., Gordon, C., Ntiamoa-Baidu, Y., Tumbulto, J., & Storrs, M 1998 Hydrobiology of the Songor and Keta Lagoons: Implications for Wetland Management in Ghana Environmental Research Institute of the Supervising Scientist, Australia 165 p
Gordon, C., 1998 The State of the coastal and marine environment of Ghana. In Ibe, C. & Zabi, S.G. (eds.) State of the Coastal and Marine Environment of the Gulf of Guinea. UNIDO/UNDP/GEF CEDA 158p
Gordon, C., 1998 The zooplankton of the Thames Tideway. in M.J. Attrill and M. Trett (eds.) A rehabilitated estuarine ecosystem. The Thames Estuary, its environment and ecology Chapman and Hall. London
Piersma, T. Ntiamoa-Baidu, Y., Gordon, C. Wiersma, P., Battley, P. Poot, M. & Nuoh, A.A. 1995 Waterbird Ecology and Management of Coastal Wetlands in Ghana. Wildlife Department/GWS/Netherlands Institute of Sea Research NIOZ report 6 105p (Sections 3, 4, 5, 6.1 – 3, and 9)
Gordon, C., 1992 Environmental considerations for African Development Planning: the case of large dams. In Aryeetey, E. (ed.) Planning for Growth and Development in Africa. UNDP/ISSER Accra, 518p.
Gordon. C., 1991 Micro fisheries of small water bodies in Africa: An annotated bibliography. International Development Research Centre MR 292e 56p
Gordon, C., 1987 The coastal lagoons of Ghana. In M. J. Burgis and J. J Symoens (eds.) African Wetlands and Shallow Water Bodies. ORSTOM 211, Paris 650pp
Gordon. C., 1998 Mass Transport of Major Solutes and Sediments by the Volta River, Ghana Verhandlungen des Internationalen Verein Limnologie 26
Rubin, J., Gordon, C., & Amatekpor J. K. 1998 Causes and consequences of mangrove deforestation in the Volta Estuary, Ghana: Some recommendations for ecosystem rehabilitation Marine Pollution Bulletin 37 (8-12): 441-449
Ntiamoa-Baidu, Y., Piersma, T., Wiersma, P., Poot, M., Battley, P. & Gordon, C. 1997. Water depth selection, daily feeding routines and diets of waterbirds in coastal lagoons in Ghana Ibis 140: 89 – 103
Gordon. C., Bark, A.W. & Bailey, R.G 1993 The effect of fibre on the feeding behaviour and efficiency of estuarine plankton in the Thames Tideway Verhandlungen des Internationalen Verein Limnologie . 25: 988-990.
Gordon, C., & Kapetsky, J.M. 1991 Land use planning for aquaculture: a West African case study. World Soil Resources Reports 68:109-119,
Gordon, C., 1989 Prawn culture in Ghana. NAGA Journal of the International Centre for Living Aquatic Marine Resources 12 (1): 14
Gordon, C., 1989 Fishing in small water bodies: the case of the Amansuri wetlands. In Giasson, M., and Gaudet, J. L. (eds.) Selected papers. Symposium on the Development and Management of Fisheries in small water bodies. FAO Fisheries Report 425 190p
Gordon, C., 1989 The limnology of the Amansuri wetlands. Nigerian Field 54:153-15
Teaching in last three years
BIOL 318 Introduction to Limnology and Oceanography
ZOOL 409 Freshwater Zoology
ZOOL 418 Limnology |
