Zanetor engages French ambassador, youth climate advocates on environmental sustainability

Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, engaged in separate meetings with the French Ambassador to Ghana, Diarra Dime-Labille, and the Youth Climate Justice Fund initiative on Monday, October 12, 2026. The meetings centered on exploring collaboration opportunities in environmental protection and climate action, addressing environmental challenges, and increasing youth participation in sustainability efforts.

The French Ambassador congratulated the Minister on her appointment and discussed potential cooperation between Ghana and France in environmental protection. Discussions focused on restoring Ghana's oceans and coastline, tackling plastic pollution, illegal small-scale mining, and biodiversity conservation. Both sides emphasized the importance of international cooperation in preserving the country's natural resources for future generations.

Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings also met with Joshua Amponsem, Co-Director of the Youth Climate Justice Fund, and his team to discuss youth involvement in environmental initiatives. They highlighted the need to create meaningful participation opportunities for young people in addressing climate-related issues, with Amponsem inviting the Minister to participate in upcoming programs aimed at promoting youth engagement in environmental matters.

These engagements are part of the Ministry's commitment to strengthening partnerships with diplomatic missions, civil society organizations, and youth-focused initiatives to advance Ghana's environmental protection and climate resilience priorities.