{
  "id": 10646895,
  "title": "EPA must ensure transparency in enforcement — Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/epa-must-ensure-transparency-in-enforcement-minister",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T08:10:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/epa-must-ensure-transparency-in-enforcement-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, has called on the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to prioritize transparency and accountability in its enforcement of environmental laws, aiming to rebuild public trust in the institution. Dr Agyemang-Rawlings emphasized that the EPA must apply environmental regulations equally to all entities, warning that selective enforcement could erode public confidence and hinder environmental protection efforts. During a visit to the EPA in Accra, she engaged with management and staff regarding the Authority's role, current projects, and cooperation with government agencies, civil society groups, and citizens. Dr Agyemang-Rawlings highlighted the urgent need for collaboration among these entities to tackle environmental issues such as water body pollution, soil contamination, plastic waste, and the exploitation of natural resources through illegal mining. She stressed that protecting the environment is a collective responsibility that cannot be shouldered by a single organization. To address concerns of unequal enforcement, the Minister urged the EPA to make comprehensive information on its operations, accomplishments, difficulties, and enforcement actions easily available to the public, emphasizing that increased transparency would help dispel perceptions of unfair treatment.",
  "summary": "The Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, has urged the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to ensure transparency and accountability in enforcing environmental laws to restore public confidence in the institution. She said the EPA must apply environmental laws fairly to all persons and organisations, warning that perceived selective enforcement could…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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