Also known as: EPA · EPA Ghana · Environmental Protection Agency, Ghana
Environmental Protection Authority — Ghana's regulatory body enforcing environmental standards, currently campaigning for a January 2027 styrofoam ban and directing cement facility relocation from protected wetlands.
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… Through the Ghana Carbon Market Office, hosted by the Environmental Protection Authority, the country has a national institutional arrangement to support (i) Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, (ii) voluntary carbon market activities, (iii) mitigation activity development, (iv) aut …
The Carbon Credit Market: Another excellent opportunity for Ghana to get it rightJoy Online
… In response, the government, through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), partnered with Logeist Group Limited on an extensive environmental restoration initiative to reclaim thousands of hectares of land devastated by ille …
Logeist Ecoreclaim Initiative Taskforce warns illegal miners against re-entering reclaimed sitesGhana's Ministry of Health has called for stronger regulation, public education and institutional collaboration to prevent lead poisoning and protect children from its harmful effects, particularly brain development and learning impairment. Lead-based paints, mining, battery recycling and electronic waste are identified as common exposure sources.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Health has called for stronger regulation, public education and institutional collaboration to prevent lead poisoning and protect children from its harmful effects, particularly brain development and learning impairment. Lead-based paints, mining, battery recycling and electronic waste are identified as common exposure sources.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority has directed Empire Cement Ghana Limited to submit a plan within 30 days to relocate its cement grinding and bagging facility away from the Densu Delta Ramsar Site, citing concerns over land-use incompatibility, public health risks, and flood hazards dating back to June 2020. The EPA reaffirmed an earlier closure notice and warned that unauthorised operations could attract sanctions under the Environmental Protection Act.
30 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Environmental Protection Authority held a stakeholder engagement in Damongo on Ghana's impending ban on styrofoam products, effective January 1, 2027. The EPA Chief Executive Officer called on households, vendors, schools and businesses to transition to alternatives like plantain leaves and biodegradable packaging ahead of enforcement.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, CEO of the Environmental Protection Authority, has been conferred with the traditional title Lamashea Namtere Maligu-Naa (Queen Protector of the Environment) by the Lamushee Naa of Tamale, recognising her efforts in environmental protection and expected to strengthen collaboration between the EPA and traditional authorities.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former EPA Executive Director Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu says the authority gave Empire Cement Ghana Limited three months in 2023 to prepare a relocation plan after concerns about its facility's proximity to the Densu Delta Ramsar Site, though the process stalled when the company sought ministerial intervention.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority has given Empire Cement Ghana Limited 30 days to submit a plan to relocate its cement grinding and bagging facility from the Densu Delta Ramsar Site, reaffirming a Closure Notice from September 14 and warning of sanctions under the Environmental Protection Act if operations resume unauthorised. The directive follows years of regulatory concerns over the facility's proximity to residential communities and environmentally sensitive areas, with environmental assessments finding large-scale cement manufacturing unsuitable for the location due to public health concerns, flood risks, and heavy vehicle traffic.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has called for collective responsibility and accountability in protecting Ghana's natural resources against environmental destruction caused by illegal mining, warning that some resources may never recover from such destruction.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, has warned that illegal mining in Ghana is degrading water bodies, farmlands and soil, threatening public health, food security and future livelihoods. She questioned the value of gold if natural resources essential for human survival are destroyed in the process.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Science Minister Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings cautioned against allowing illegal mining to destroy water bodies, farmlands and soil, arguing that short-term economic gains must not undermine environmental protection and future generations' survival. Following a field visit to illegal mining sites in Osino facilitated by the EPA, she stressed that natural resources are finite and that protecting the environment requires accountability and a change in public attitudes.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Binduri Naaba has urged the EPA to prosecute individuals and businesses that violate Ghana's impending ban on Styrofoam products and single-use plastics, emphasizing that strict enforcement and prosecution are essential to securing compliance.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has rejected manufacturers' and importers' calls for a deadline extension on the January 1, 2027 ban on polystyrene foam and selected single-use plastics, citing profits made at the expense of the environment and public health. The ban targets takeaway food packs, foam mattresses, ceiling panels, and roofing insulation.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Savannah Regional Minister Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu has backed the Environmental Protection Authority's campaign to enforce Ghana's nationwide ban on styrofoam products, calling on religious leaders, traditional authorities and community leaders to mobilize public support ahead of the January 1, 2027 implementation date. The minister said the ban is a necessary intervention to protect public health and the environment and should not be delayed.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority CEO has called on Ghanaians to adopt environmentally friendly food-packaging alternatives, including traditional plantain leaves, ahead of a nationwide Styrofoam ban taking effect January 1, 2027. The appeal was made during a stakeholder engagement in Damongo as part of efforts to sensitize the public to the implementation of the ban.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minerals Income Investment Fund, supported by Zijin Golden Ridge Limited, Ghana International Bank, and three other financial institutions, has partnered with the Forestry Commission to rehabilitate and restore 50 acres of degraded land in the Subri River Forest Reserve over two years as part of their corporate environmental and social responsibility efforts.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Security forces cleared about 30 structures at Labadi Beach on October 2 at the request of Labadi Beach Hotel, which is owned by the State's pension fund. The Presidency denied it was a government operation, but the demolition affected 85 businesses and about 4,000 jobs, mostly held by women.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Environmental Protection Authority is conducting a week-long public education campaign across Ghana's five northern regions from October 26 to November 1, 2026, to prepare stakeholders for the January 1, 2027 ban on polystyrene foam products, citing environmental and health concerns.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environment Minister says mining companies must ensure host communities benefit from natural resources and avoid leaving them with poverty and degradation when mines close, extending responsibility beyond extraction to include land reclamation and livelihood improvement.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Smoke from burning electronic waste at Agbogbloshie in Accra releases toxic chemicals that researchers have found in workers' bodies. A 2012 study of 20 male e-waste workers aged 15–42 found significantly higher levels of iron, antimony, and lead in their urine, suggesting absorption through inhalation and contact with burnt metals and ash.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana National Gas Company plans to recover and commercialise pentane and isopentane from its gas processing operations by end of 2026, targeting a reduction in gas flaring while generating additional revenue. The CEO confirmed studies show the project is economically viable and will involve capturing, storing and exporting the gases through Takoradi Port.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Researchers, regulators and civil society leaders have called for stronger community participation, tighter enforcement of environmental regulations and better ocean data systems, warning that pollution, coastal erosion and depleted fish stocks are threatening livelihoods along Ghana's coastline.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Rocha Ghana's deputy national director has raised concerns over alleged widespread human rights abuses, environmental destruction and intimidation in mining-affected communities across Ghana, citing cases in the Eastern and Ashanti Regions where residents have lost farmlands, livelihoods and access to clean water, and those who challenged mining activities faced threats, harassment and violence.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
National Security personnel arrested 15 people suspected of unauthorised sand-winning along the Accra-Kumasi Expressway in Ashanti Region, impounding six trucks and a wheel loader used for commercial excavation. The Bosomtwe District Chief Executive said an emergency meeting was held with traditional leaders and Assembly Members to prevent further environmental damage, while the Ashanti Regional Security Council is expected to discuss sustained surveillance measures.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The German Ambassador to Ghana has called for coastal protection measures in the Volta Region to address both environmental encroachment and the social and economic challenges facing residents, emphasizing early intervention, community preparedness, and sustainable livelihood support.
16 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Environmental Protection Authority has warned public institutions including the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and Ghana Gold Board that government backing does not exempt reclamation projects from environmental permitting requirements, and that unpermitted projects must stop immediately and report for regulatory assessment.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has ordered an immediate cessation of land reclamation, dredging, and restoration projects operating without environmental permits, covering mine-site rehabilitation, river dredging, and wetland interventions across government, private, and donor-funded initiatives. Operators must report to EPA offices for regulatory assessment, or face legal action.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene will visit the Jimi Land Reclamation and River Watercourse Rehabilitation Project near Obuasi to plant trees and inspect Lot 1, a flagship environmental initiative restoring lands degraded by unregulated small-scale mining and addressing contamination of the Jimi River and Dam.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
State-owned Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited has resumed production after a nine-month shutdown and is targeting 70 kilogrammes of gold output by end of October 2026, with plans to process 850 tonnes of material daily and improve gold recovery rates from 75 per cent to 80 per cent. The shutdown was partly driven by maintenance needs on the processing plant and capacity concerns with the existing tailings dam, which prompted construction of a second tailings facility.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Fisheries Commission objects to an offshore reconnaissance licence covering approximately 10,000 square kilometres of the continental shelf granted to Gold Coast GRC Ghana Ltd, arguing that terrestrial mining regulations cannot adequately govern marine extractive activity and that marine-specific environmental and socioeconomic assessments are required.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings has called on the Environmental Protection Authority to ensure transparency and accountability in enforcing environmental laws to restore public confidence, warning that perceived selective enforcement could undermine public trust. She stressed the need for stronger collaboration among the EPA, government agencies, civil society organisations and citizens to address environmental challenges including degradation of water bodies, soil pollution, plastic waste and harmful chemicals in illegal mining.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Stakeholders in the Ahafo Region have criticized law enforcement and regulatory agencies for failing to curb illegal mining activities driven by foreign nationals. Six foreign-owned companies, predominantly operated by Chinese nationals, are currently engaged in illegal mining across the region, with only one holding a valid legal permit.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →