Ghana to ban styrofoam food containers, others from January 2027 over health and environmental concerns – EPA
By Kofi Ahovi, Antalya- Türkiye Courtesy Jospong Group Ghana will prohibit the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale and use of styrofoam food containers and related products from January 1, 2027, as part of efforts to address growing health and environmental concerns associated with single-use plastics. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says the ban is intended to reduce pollution, protect public health…
Samira Bawumia calls for increased investment in clean cooking to protect women and tackle climate change
By Kofi Ahovi, Antalya- Türkiye Global Ambassador and Global Champion of the Clean Cooking Alliance and former Second Lady of Ghana, Hajia Samira Bawumia, has called for increased investment in clean cooking solutions, warning that reliance on traditional cooking methods is worsening health risks, environmental degradation and gender inequalities across Africa. She said the effects of traditional cooking practices went…
Ghana targets climate finance and implementation at COP31 – Seidu Issifu
By Kofi Ahovi, Antalya- Türkiye Ghana is prioritising increased access to predictable climate finance, stronger adaptation and resilience measures, and opportunities in carbon markets as it pushes for concrete outcomes at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye. The Minister responsible for Climate Change at the Presidency, Seidu Issifu, said Ghana’s negotiating team had been briefed…
