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Nana Ama Browne Klutse

Also known as: Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse · Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse · EPA Chief Executive Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse · Prof. Klutse · Prof Nana Ama Browne Klutse · Prof. Browne Klutse · Professor Browne Klutse

CEO of Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority, leading institutional reforms and environmental initiatives including styrofoam bans and air quality monitoring.

2026-04-282026-10-07
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy 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 Africa
  3. April 2026

  4. Joy Online

    … Nana Ama Browne Klutse, says efforts to reset Ghana’s environmental governance under President John Dramani Mahama are firmly on course. …

    Resetting EPA: 50 new district offices opened, 2,300 staff recruited in 15 months – Prof. Klutse
Society

KNUST and EPA test national air quality data hub

The News

Researchers at KNUST have worked with EPA officials to test a new national Air Quality Data Hub designed to consolidate Ghana's fragmented air quality information onto a single platform. The hub, developed by KNUST's Climate Diagnostics, Air Quality and Artificial Intelligence Lab with EPA and Clean Air Fund support, aims to address the challenge of air quality data being scattered across different institutions by providing centralised digital infrastructure for hosting and managing data from sensor networks across Ghana.

15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. KNUST and EPA test national air quality data hub

    Researchers at KNUST have worked with EPA officials to test a new national Air Quality Data Hub designed to consolidate Ghana's fragmented air quality information onto a single platform. The hub, developed by KNUST's Climate Diagnostics, Air Quality and Artificial Intelligence Lab with EPA and Clean Air Fund support, aims to address the challenge of air quality data being scattered across different institutions by providing centralised digital infrastructure for hosting and managing data from sensor networks across Ghana.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. EPA boss urges businesses to obtain permits for environmental compliance

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority has told business owners that they cannot separate their operations from the environment, and has appealed to them to seek EPA advice and obtain permits to ensure they operate without polluting the environment.

    2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 31 August

  1. EPA accumulated fund surges to GH¢375m in single year

    The Environmental Protection Agency more than tripled its accumulated fund from GH¢110.59 million in 2024 to GH¢375.19 million in 2025, driven by retained operating surpluses and improved financial performance, according to the State Interests and Governance Authority.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. EPA CEO urges revival of traditional values to combat plastic pollution

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority says Ghana's environmental challenges, including plastic pollution and water degradation, stem from the loss of traditional values that once treated forests, water bodies and farmlands as sacred community inheritances. She called for a revival of stewardship, discipline and communal responsibility to address the crisis.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. EPA CEO says traditional chiefs vital to tackling plastic pollution

    The CEO of the Environmental Protection Authority says success in fighting plastic pollution and environmental degradation depends on active leadership and participation of traditional authorities and communities, not laws and institutions alone. She attributed the weakening of environmental stewardship to a decline in traditional values that once protected forests, water bodies and farmlands as sacred inheritances.

    31 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 30 August

  1. EPA describes styrofoam ban as first phase of plastics crackdown

    Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority says the ban on expanded polystyrene food containers is the first phase of a broader strategy to eliminate non-biodegradable single-use plastics, driven by scientific evidence on environmental and public health risks including drain blockages and threats to marine life.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. EPA undergoing institutional reset under new 2025 legislation

    The Environmental Protection Authority CEO says the EPA is undergoing major institutional reforms to strengthen environmental regulation and address capacity gaps, anchored in the new Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124), which replaces the 1994 framework and elevates the agency to Authority status with broader regulatory responsibilities.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. EPA expands capacity with new offices and staff ahead of Styrofoam ban

    The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has established 46 new district offices and recruited about 3,000 additional staff as part of institutional reforms following its transition to an authority. The CEO said the expansion, which also includes 95 new vehicles and 50 motorbikes, is necessary to strengthen the authority's capacity to deliver on environmental and climate-change responsibilities.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. EPA launches Kumasi campaign for January 2027 styrofoam ban

    Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority is conducting public awareness campaigns in Kumasi ahead of the January 2027 implementation of a ban on polystyrene products, educating stakeholders on the rationale, environmental concerns, and preparations required.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Vivo Energy Ghana marks 2026 Safety Day with industry call

    Vivo Energy Ghana held its 2026 Safety Day and Awards at an Accra Shell service station, reinforcing its commitment to Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality. The event, themed "Prepare to Respond," brought together employees, regulators, and industry leaders to address concerns around tanker accidents and fuel siphoning in the downstream sector.

    11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. EPA urges Ghana to ban styrofoam, promote biodegradable alternatives

    Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority CEO has called on Ghanaians to stop using styrofoam products ahead of a nationwide ban effective January 1, 2027, warning that styrofoam is not biodegradable and poses environmental and health risks. The EPA is promoting a transition to biodegradable packaging alternatives and encouraging market traders and consumers to support the shift.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. EPA launches awareness campaign against styrofoam ban

    The Environmental Protection Authority's CEO warns that styrofoam's convenience comes at significant environmental and public health cost, and the EPA is launching a nationwide awareness campaign to educate the public on the ban of polystyrene foam takeaway packs.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. EPA plans to redeploy idle patrol boat with Ghana Navy

    The Environmental Protection Authority is exploring collaboration with the Ghana Navy to redeploy its Zodiac patrol boat to strengthen surveillance of Ghana's rivers, lakes and coastal waters in response to increasing water pollution and recurring flooding.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Ghana's air pollution exceeds national standards in most locations

    Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority reports that particulate matter concentrations exceed the national air quality standard of 35 micrograms per cubic metre in most monitoring locations, and virtually the entire population in urban and rural areas is exposed to levels exceeding the World Health Organisation's guideline of 15 micrograms per cubic metre.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. EPA CEO leads delegation to assess galamsey-caused flooding in Samreboi

    The EPA Chief Executive Officer is visiting Samreboi in the Western Region to assess damage from recent flooding linked to illegal mining (galamsey) activities. The delegation will tour affected communities, meet with residents and victims, and evaluate options including dredging and re-engineering of rivers blocked by illegal mining.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. EPA renews call for nationwide Styrofoam ban

    Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has renewed calls for a nationwide ban on Styrofoam, citing the material as a major contributor to plastic pollution and flooding in Accra and other urban centres. The EPA Chief Executive Officer says three principal factors account for recurring floods: heavy rainfall, obstruction of natural drainage systems through unregulated waterway development, and indiscriminate disposal of plastics and Styrofoam.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Forest destruction and illegal mining threaten Ghana green finance

    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 →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. EPA warns of ocean pollution, pushes Amanzule wetland protection

    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 →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. EPA mandates environmental permits for all reclamation activities

    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 →

Saturday 30 May

  1. EPA and Columbia University map Ghana air pollution nationwide

    Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has partnered with Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory to map PM2.5 pollution levels across the entire country from 2005 onward, addressing a long-standing data gap. Air pollution kills approximately 32,000 Ghanaians annually and costs the country an estimated 2.5 billion US dollars annually, about 4.5 per cent of GDP.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Afri-SET holds third regional workshop on air quality sensors

    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 →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. EPA opens 50 district offices, recruits 2,300 staff in 15 months

    The Environmental Protection Authority CEO Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse says the agency has opened 50 new district and area offices nationwide and recruited 2,300 staff over the last 15 months to strengthen environmental compliance enforcement and expand local presence across Ghana.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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