{
  "id": 5522202,
  "title": "MEST Minister calls for united action on environmental challenges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/mest-minister-calls-for-united-action-on-environmental-challenges",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T07:51:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/mest-minister-calls-for-united-action-on-environmental-challenges/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MEST) in Ghana, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged stakeholders to work together in tackling the nation's mounting environmental issues. Dr Agyeman-Rawlings declared that the risks of climate change and environmental deterioration call for joint actions from the government, organizations, residents, and other participants to encourage environmentally friendly practices and preserve Ghana's natural surroundings. She made this declaration as she officially started her role at the Ministry in Accra, succeeding the Acting Minister, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who concurrently oversees Lands and Natural Resources.",
  "summary": "THE Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MEST), Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for closer collaboration among stakeholders to address the country’s growing environmental challenges. She said the threats posed by climate change and environmental degradation required concerted efforts by the government, institutions, citizens and other stakeholders to promote…",
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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."
}