Environment Directorate

The Environment Directorate provides technical expertise and guidance for the development of policies, plans, regulations, standards, programmes and projects within the environmental sub-sector.

Its work supports environmental protection, sustainable resource management, climate action, biodiversity conservation, environmental governance and the implementation of Ghana’s international environmental obligations.

Key Areas of Work

Climate Change

Supports policy formulation, programme implementation and national and international engagement on climate change.

Biodiversity and Biosafety Conservation

Supports biodiversity policy development, reporting under international conventions and capacity development for biodiversity conservation.

Marine and Water Resources Protection

Supports policy development, planning, awareness creation and research relating to the protection and sustainable management of marine and water resources.

Environmental Coordination and Governance

Supports coordination of environmental agreements, participation in international processes and implementation of environmental governance obligations.

Chemicals and Waste Management

Supports policy development, reporting, institutional capacity development and international engagement relating to chemicals and waste management.