Advancing environmental sustainability, scientific development and technological progress for Ghana.
The Ministry
The Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology is responsible for policy formulation, coordination and oversight in environmental management, science and technology.
It works through its Directorates, Agencies and partner institutions to support the implementation of Government priorities within these mandate areas.
Updates
Opening the 2026 O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI) Conference in Accra, Hon. Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings calls for partnerships that turn African research into technologies, products and businesses.
Institutional Structure
Institutions
Ghana's foremost national science and technology institution, undertaking scientific and industrial research and supporting the application of research and innovation for national development.
Explore agency
Provides environmental regulation, compliance oversight and related environmental management functions in support of sustainable development in Ghana.
Explore agency
Promotes and coordinates the peaceful application of nuclear science and technology through research, innovation, education and specialised scientific services.
Explore agency
Regulates activities involving modern biotechnology and genetically modified organisms to protect human health, animal health and the environment.
Explore agency
Regulates the civilian use of nuclear and radioactive materials in Ghana to protect people, property and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.
Explore agency
Provides sustainable financing for environmentally sound electrical and electronic waste management activities in Ghana.
Explore agencyKnowledge & Resources
The Ministry's statistical report presenting sector information and statistics for the 2024 reporting period.
View publicationThe Ministry's 2025 Right to Information Manual providing current institutional information and guidance on procedures for accessing information held by the Ministry.
View publication
