The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings (MP), has called on members of Ghana’s delegation to the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) to demonstrate unity, professionalism, discipline and accountability in representing the country at the global climate negotiations.
She made the call at the National Pre-COP Meeting held at Alisa Hotel in Accra on Friday, 6th November 2026, where members of Ghana’s delegation met to prepare for the upcoming climate conference in Antalya, Türkiye.
The Minister emphasised that delegates were not attending the conference as individuals pursuing separate institutional interests but as representatives of the Republic of Ghana, with a shared responsibility to advance the country’s national interests and contribute meaningfully to Africa’s collective climate agenda.
She stressed that participation in the global conference was both a privilege and a responsibility, requiring adequate preparation, competence, discipline and a strong sense of accountability.
Dr. Zanetor further underscored the importance of effective coordination, information-sharing and collaboration among delegates to ensure that Ghana speaks with one voice throughout the negotiations.
To strengthen coordination and ensure consistency in Ghana’s engagements, she called for daily meetings among delegation members to review developments, share information and agree on common positions as negotiations progress.
The Minister also highlighted the need for comprehensive post-conference reporting, urging delegates to document key outcomes, lessons learnt and recommendations to guide Ghana’s future climate engagements and policy direction.
She maintained that the success of Ghana’s participation at COP31 would depend not only on the positions advanced during negotiations but also on the delegation’s ability to work collectively and translate international engagements into meaningful national outcomes.
The National Pre-COP Meeting forms part of Ghana’s preparations towards COP31, providing an opportunity for stakeholders to align priorities, strengthen coordination and consolidate the country’s position ahead of the international climate negotiations.
