Also known as: EPA
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority — regulates environmental compliance across sectors including mining, banking, and waste management; recently banned styrofoam and introduced eco-labels for appliances.
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The Environmental Protection Authority has announced a nationwide ban on the production, importation, distribution, sale and use of polystyrene foam products, popularly known as Styrofoam or takeaway packs, effective January 1, 2027. …
EPA Announces Total Ban On Styrofoam Products From 2027Joy Online
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced that Ghana will officially ban the production, importation, distribution, sale and use of polystyrene foam products, commonly known as Styrofoam or takeaway packs, from January 1, 2027. …
Ghana to ban styrofoam products from January 2027 in major anti-pollution driveBusiness & Financial Times
… The Environmental Protection Authority, the primary body responsible for environmental regulation, monitoring, and enforcement has recently introduced the Ghana Online Continuous Emmission Monitoring System which is designed to track industrial emission in real time as they happe …
Implementing net-zero commitment: Regulatory and policy updates for businessesJoy Online
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has caused the arrest of a suspected illegal miner, identified as Abeka Gogo, following alleged environmental destruction linked to illegal mining activities at Adrekazo in the Nzema East Municipality. …
EPA arrests suspected illegal miner over pollution of Ankobra tributary in Nzema EastJoy Online
… Documents sighted by MyJoyOnline include an Environmental Permit issued by the Environmental Protection Authority to Kofreze Construction and Engineering Limited for small-scale surface gold mining and processing at Dadieso No. …
Licensed mining firm cries foul over illegal occupation of concession at Wasa DadiesoJoy Online
… In a speech read on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority, Nana Ama Browne Klutse described Ghana’s air pollution situation as alarming. …
Afri-SET holds third regional workshop on Air quality sensors and data analysis for West AfricaJoy Online
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has alleged that more than 3,000 contract staff were recruited at the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) without proper financial clearance. …
Annoh-Dompreh alleges 3,000 ‘irregular’ EPA recruitments and massive salary cutsJoy Online
… A developing institutional crisis at the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), which poses serious risks to environmental governance, regulatory enforcement, and Ghana’s credibility in international environmental and climate commitments. …
Annoh-Dompreh’s open letter to Mahama calling for executive intervention on energy sector, cocoa farmers’ plight, food securityJoy Online
… The committee comprises representatives from MIIF, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the Minerals Commission, the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), the Minerals Development Fund (MDF), the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), GoldBod, Environmental Protection Authority (EP …
MIIF leads effort to strengthen mineral royalty monitoringJoy Online
… The committee comprises representatives from MIIF, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) the Minerals Commission, the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), the Minerals Development Fund (MDF), the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), GoldBod, Environmental Protection Authority (EPA …
MIIF leads renewed push to strengthen mineral royalty monitoringGhana's Environmental Protection Authority says it will proceed with an absolute ban on single-use styrofoam food packaging and is urging the food industry to embrace the opportunity for green innovation, promoting sustainable alternatives such as paper-based packaging, biodegradable materials, and traditional leaf wrapping.
6 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority says it will proceed with an absolute ban on single-use styrofoam food packaging and is urging the food industry to embrace the opportunity for green innovation, promoting sustainable alternatives such as paper-based packaging, biodegradable materials, and traditional leaf wrapping.
6 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Newmont Ahafo North Mine held a tree-planting and clean-up exercise in Abrobaa to mark World Environment Day, reaffirming its commitment to land reclamation, water stewardship, biodiversity conservation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction as part of its climate resilience efforts.
22 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Speakers at Ghana's Environmental Sustainability Summit 2026 warned that illegal mining and environmental degradation could undermine the country's green finance agenda and carbon market frameworks. Experts argued that businesses must prioritize environmental sustainability as core business strategy rather than charity, citing Ghana's estimated two percent annual deforestation rate.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has introduced voluntary "green" or "eco" labels for Air Conditioners and Refrigerators/Freezers that run on natural refrigerants (R290 or R600a) with no harmful impact on the ozone layer or climate. R290 split ACs, which are already labeled and incentivized through the EPA & GIZ Ghana Green Cooling Programme, are highly efficient and can save up to 60% electricity costs compared to standard units.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has introduced voluntary "green" or "eco" labels for air conditioners, refrigerators, and freezers that use natural refrigerants with no harmful impacts on the ozone layer or climate, as opposed to conventional synthetic refrigerants that are harmful to the environment and human health.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority has reiterated that open burning of waste is illegal across Ghana and warned that offenders face fines, prosecution and possible custodial sentences under existing environmental and sanitation laws. The EPA says enforcement power rests with environmental health officers, though effective enforcement depends partly on inconsistent public reporting.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Apagya Senior High School from Adansi South district retained its title in the World Environment Day quiz competition organized by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine and partners, securing 26 points and a GH₵50,000 school-based project support package along with educational items.
15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Central Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Authority has intensified environmental education in basic schools to encourage pupils to adopt good environmental habits and participate in tree-planting activities to address climate change. The Authority says fostering environmental values early helps create a generation committed to protecting environmental resources.
15 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Dwatoahene of Akim Pankese has warned that intensified illegal mining (galamsey) activities in the Birim North District are destroying farmlands, degrading the environment, and putting school children, farmers, and residents at risk, including operations near a school and electricity infrastructure.
12 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Acting Central Regional Director of the EPA says the Authority is committed to enforcing environmental laws and regulations to fight climate change, stressing that mitigation efforts are a shared responsibility and calling on residents, traditional authorities, civil society organisations, businesses and development partners to support the agency's work.
11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Damang Gold Mine Limited marked World Environment Day at an event in the Western Region with traditional authorities, EPA officials, and community members. The company donated eight refuse bins to four schools in Damang to support waste management and environmental education.
10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has cautioned that pollution, plastic waste and wetland destruction are damaging the country's marine environment, marking World Ocean Day in the Western Region where the Amanzule Wetland is being pursued for Ramsar site designation to safeguard coastal ecosystems.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has set a target of planting 30 million tree seedlings in 2026 as part of efforts to combat climate change and restore forest cover, following the planting of more than 31 million trees in 2025 under the Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources warned that Ghana is already experiencing climate change effects including rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods, droughts, and coastal erosion.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Environmental Protection Authority's Kasoa Area Office conducted a week-long climate education campaign in 25 basic schools across the Effutu Municipality, Gomoa East District and Agona West Municipality, teaching pupils about climate change causes, environmental conservation, waste management and tree planting. The initiative, part of World Environment Day 2026 activities, aimed to equip young people with practical climate knowledge and inspire them to become agents of change in their communities.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
On World Environment Day, residents of Drobonso in the Ashanti region planted trees in partnership with the Environmental Protection Authority and Miro Forestry to restore degraded lands and build climate resilience. The EPA highlighted the increasing frequency of floods and extreme weather events across Ghana as evidence that environmental protection can no longer be ignored.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The EPA's Deputy Chief Executive Officer has urged Ghanaians, especially young people, to report environmental offences and become active environmental stewards by planting trees, reducing plastic use, and championing sustainability initiatives in their communities.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The EPA's Deputy CEO said mining companies that fail to comply with environmental regulations risk having their permits suspended or revoked, stressing that environmental sustainability must not be sacrificed despite mining's importance to Ghana's economy.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has issued a public notice requiring all individuals and organisations engaged in reclamation and restoration works to obtain an environmental permit under new 2025 regulations. The requirement covers mine reclamation, restoration of degraded lands, dredging, and rehabilitation of water bodies, with non-compliance subject to sanctions.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority is intensifying compliance and enforcement targeting regulated undertakings including banks and financial institutions under the EPA Act 2025, requiring all entities to obtain valid environmental permits or face sanctions.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
On May 25, 2026, Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority announced a ban on selected plastic products, including polystyrene foam, as a major environmental policy response to plastic pollution. The country generates over 3,000 metric tons of plastic waste daily, with an estimated 86 percent improperly disposed, contributing to ocean and waterway contamination.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has announced a nationwide ban on the production, importation, distribution, sale and use of polystyrene foam products effective January 1, 2027, as part of efforts to combat plastic pollution and protect public health, with exemptions for medical, scientific, laboratory and diagnostic purposes.
25 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has announced a ban on the production, importation, distribution, sale and use of polystyrene foam (styrofoam) products starting January 1, 2027, as part of efforts to tackle plastic pollution and improve environmental sanitation. The ban covers food packaging, takeaway containers, disposable cups and plates, foam mattresses, insulation materials, and other expanded polystyrene products for commercial and domestic use.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has signalled its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and Paris Agreement, with updated Nationally Determined Contributions outlining targets to reduce emissions while sustaining economic growth. For businesses, the shift raises critical issues of compliance, innovation, competitiveness, and long-term viability as regulatory reforms and ESG expectations reshape operations.
21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Environmental Protection Authority has arrested Abeka Gogo, suspected of operating the illegal mining site Gyenyame Gyetei in Nzema East Municipality, where mining activities have damaged farmlands, wetlands and a tributary of the Ankobra River. The arrest followed a follow-up inspection after operators ignored a May 19, 2026 directive to halt operations, with EPA officials finding the site still active despite their order.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofreze Construction and Engineering Limited has petitioned National Security and the Minerals Commission over unlawful occupation of its licensed mining concession by illegal miners at Wasa Dadieso in the Western Region, which it says occurred about three weeks ago and caused environmental destruction.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Air Quality Sensor Evaluation and Training Facility for West Africa at the University of Ghana held a four-day workshop from May 18 to May 21, 2026, bringing together researchers, students, policymakers and media practitioners to address the challenge of measuring air pollution across West Africa, where many institutions lack expertise to deploy sensors and interpret air quality data.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Frank Annoh-Dompreh has alleged that over 3,000 contract staff were recruited at the Environmental Protection Authority without proper financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance, and that newly recruited workers suffered drastic salary cuts. He described the situation as a growing institutional crisis with implications for environmental governance and investor confidence, noting that recruitments occurred without a properly constituted Governing Board and that subsequent financial clearance covered only approximately 500 positions.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Annoh-Dompreh has written an open letter to President Mahama calling for executive intervention on energy sector challenges including a resurgence of power cuts, the plight of cocoa farmers facing price cuts and lost investments, food security concerns, and an institutional crisis at the Environmental Protection Authority.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and key state institutions have reconstituted an inter-agency committee to strengthen monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and mining revenues. The committee, chaired by the acting commissioner of GRA's Domestic Tax Revenue Division, held its inaugural meeting in Accra on 8 May 2026 to address gaps created during institutional transitions and tackle issues like undeclared production and royalty leakages.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has reconstituted an inter-agency committee comprising representatives from Ghana's extractive sector institutions to strengthen monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and mining revenues. The committee, chaired by the Acting Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, held its inaugural meeting on 8 May 2026, focusing on restoring coordination and addressing concerns including undeclared production, royalty leakages and weak regulatory oversight.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →