We can’t separate the environment from our businesses – Browne Klutse
The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has said businesses around the country cannot be separated from the environment. She explained that every business thrives on the environment and when the environment is destroyed, businesses will struggle to survive and eventually collapse. She has, therefore, appealed to […] The post…
Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, the Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), has emphasized that businesses in the country are intrinsically linked to the environment. She argued that when the environment is damaged, businesses face challenges and may ultimately fail. Consequently, she urged business owners to consult the EPA for guidance on operating sustainably and obtaining necessary permits.
During the opening ceremony of the 2026 Central Regional Trade, Tourism, and Investment Fair, or Central Expo, in Cape Coast on Monday, August 31, 2026, Prof. Browne Klutse highlighted the critical role the environment plays in our daily lives. She pointed out that businesses depend on the environment for air, water, and food resources, and suggested that owners of businesses consider whether their activities impact these resources.
If uncertain, she recommended visiting the nearest EPA office to receive advice on whether a permit is required and the appropriate type.
Prof. Klutse stressed the importance of envisioning the environment’s state over the next five, ten, and twenty years, as well as future generations. She called for a collective effort in environmental protection and specifically appealed to regional chiefs to support the EPA’s plan to ban polystyrene foam products. The ban on polystyrene foam is part of a nationwide public awareness campaign initiated by the EPA to educate the public about the environmental hazards posed by these materials.
In line with its efforts to raise awareness about the ban, the EPA organized visits to various exhibition stands at the Central Expo to inform exhibitors and attendees about the impending ban. They also showcased alternative materials that could substitute for polystyrene foam products, urging the public to accept the ban and adopt these alternatives.
The Central Expo is an annual event that attracts businesses, trade opportunities, agricultural products, arts, crafts, and tourism from the 22 metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies within the Central Region. The expo serves as a platform to connect entrepreneurs with consumers and business partners with innovative ideas and opportunities.
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