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Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology

Also known as: MEST

Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology — government agency that launched a national biodiversity monitoring initiative in partnership with Conservation Alliance Ghana and UNEP-WCMC.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    Amoako-Nuamah were ministers at the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology.

    The Anti-Delegate System (Ads) Lawsuit: It Does Not Suit Ghana (Part 1)
  3. June 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Representative of the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, Gyimah Mohammed, highlighted Ghana’s commitment to climate action and called for stronger policy support, research investments, and strategic partnerships to accelerate hydrogen technology deployment.

    Ghana and Germany strengthen green hydrogen collaboration for sustainable industrial development
  5. Business & Financial Times

    The proposed facility, he said, should be spearheaded by the Ministry of Works and Housing, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology and the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC).

    Expert urges US$500m climate resilience fund to tackle floods, waste crisis by 2027
  6. Joy Online

    The event brought together representatives from the Ghana Hydrological Authority, the Minerals Commission, the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, the Energy

    GMet proposes Authority status under new legislative framework
  7. Business & Financial Times

    As part of the consultations process to update our national climate commitments dubbed “NDC 1.2” covering the period 2025-2030, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST) organized a National Stakeholder Validation Workshop for members of civil society organistion

    Today is World Environment Day
  8. Daily Guide

    Educational campaigns and school programmes will also drive community-wide behaviour change. ‎The Chief Director, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, Ms.

    GIZ Launches InnoWaste Project
  9. May 2026
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    The Director of Environment at the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), Peter Justice Dery, who disclosed this at a stakeholders consultation on Ghana’s update held in Accra , said the funding would support the country’s updated Nationally Determined Contributi

    Nation needs $53bn to fight climate change – MEST
  11. Joy Online

    Speaking at the consultation workshop, Madam Suweibah Adam, Chief Director of the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), described the updated NDCs as “a historic milestone in Ghana’s climate journey.” She said the framework marked “a decisive shift from a collec

    Ghana seeks $53.3bn to implement 10-year climate action plan
  12. Joy Online

    Conservation Alliance Ghana, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), in partnership with United Nations Environment Programme-World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) has launched the National Monitoring Support Initiative (NMSI) Project.

    Ghana launches national initiative to strengthen Biodiversity Monitoring Systems
  13. Joy Online

    He clarified that the office is distinct from the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, which retains statutory responsibility for environmental regulation and sector-specific policy implementation.

    Climate change is a national development challenge – Issifu Seidu

Yesterday

  1. Three politicians challenge delegate system in Supreme Court lawsuit

    Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Dr. Amoako-Nuamah have filed a suit asking the Supreme Court to declare the delegate system used by political parties unconstitutional and to allow all party members in good standing to vote in internal party elections.

    23 hours ago · The Chronicle

Friday 26 June

  1. Ghana, Germany deepen green hydrogen research collaboration

    Researchers and policymakers from Ghana and Germany have reaffirmed commitment to advancing green hydrogen technologies and sustainable industrial transformation through a virtual seminar. Ghana possesses significant renewable energy resources with green hydrogen production potential estimated at approximately 14,196 Mt annually from solar energy and 10,123 Mt annually from wind energy.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Climate expert proposes US$500m resilience fund by 2027

    A climate finance expert has called for government to establish a dedicated national fund to address recurring floods, waste management challenges and other climate-related risks, proposing a National Climate Resilience and Climate Economy Infrastructure Facility by June 2027 to mobilise at least US$500million in blended finance for critical climate and environmental infrastructure.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 12 June

  1. GMet proposes legislative upgrade to Meteorological Authority

    The Ghana Meteorological Agency has proposed a new legislative framework to transform itself into the Ghana Meteorological Authority, with expanded regulatory powers to license meteorological operators, establish standards, and become the sole official source of national severe weather warnings and public safety alerts.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Ghana marks World Environment Day amid climate change challenges

    Ghana observes World Environment Day with focus on climate change, as the country faces erratic rainfall, floods, coastal erosion, and agricultural disruption. Ghana's updated Nationally Determined Contributions for 2025–2030 target a 71% emissions cut and expand renewable energy and electric vehicle capacity.

    5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. GIZ launches InnoWaste to tackle plastic waste through youth empowerment

    GIZ Ghana has launched the InnoWaste project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, to improve livelihoods in the plastic waste management sector with focus on empowering women and youth. The project, partnering with Zoomlion and Blue Skies, aims to transform Ghana's circular economy by September 2028 through environmental, economic, and social gains.

    5 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Ghana needs $53.3bn over decade for climate action

    Ghana will require an estimated $53.3 billion over the next decade to implement its revised climate action plan and updated Nationally Determined Contributions, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening resilience to climate impacts. The framework runs from 2025 to 2035 and covers key sectors including agriculture, energy, forestry, water, health and land use, with focus on both mitigation and adaptation.

    20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 18 May

  1. Ghana seeks $53.3 billion for 10-year climate action plan

    Ghana will require $53.3 billion to implement its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) covering 2025 to 2035, a climate action framework focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening resilience to climate impacts across sectors including energy, transport, agriculture, and forestry.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Ghana launches biodiversity monitoring initiative with UN support

    Conservation Alliance Ghana, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, and UNEP-WCMC have launched the National Monitoring Support Initiative Project (2025–2030) to strengthen Ghana's capacity to monitor and report biodiversity commitments under the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, with financial support from the German government's International Climate Initiative.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Climate change requires coordinated national development strategy

    The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability has characterized climate change as a national development challenge affecting Ghana's infrastructure, water security, food systems, and energy transition, requiring coordination across government, private sector partnerships, and sustainable financing.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

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