DistantNews
Support us

Environment Minister Calls for United Action on Environmental Challenges

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources New plan
  • Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings called for closer cooperation to address Ghana’s environmental challenges.
  • She said climate change and environmental degradation require coordinated action from government, institutions, citizens and other stakeholders.
  • Agyeman-Rawlings made the appeal in Accra after formally taking over the ministry from acting minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah.

Ghana’s new environment minister, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for a united response to the environmental pressures facing the country.

She said climate change and environmental degradation could not be addressed by one institution alone. Government bodies, organizations, citizens and other stakeholders must work together to promote sustainable practices and protect Ghana’s natural environment.

Agyeman-Rawlings made the appeal in Accra when she formally assumed duty at the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation. She took over from acting minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who also serves as minister of Lands and Natural Resources.

About this summary

Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.