Environmental Law &
Policy Initiative

Environmental Law
& Policy Initiative

Law, Policy, Sustainability

Advancing environmental justice and sustainable development for Ghana’s future

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Take Action Now - Help Shape a Sustainable Future

Stronger Laws, Cleaner Environments
Protecting Our Planet Through Law and Policy

We champion environmental justice by creating and enforcing policies that protect ecosystems, communities, and future generations.

Shaping a Sustainable Future with Justice

Our work ensures that environmental laws are fair, effective, and rooted in science — turning sustainability into reality.

 

Legal Solutions for Environmental Challenges

From climate change to conservation, we use the power of law to address today’s most urgent environmental threats.

 

Turning the Tide on Waste and Contamination
Driving Policy Change for a Greener Tomorrow

By influencing legislation and holding decision-makers accountable, we pave the way for a cleaner, healthier world.

Issues

Key Environmental Challenges

Climate Change

Rising global temperatures due to greenhouse gas emissions are causing extreme weather events, sea level rise, and ecosystem disruptions.

Deforestation

Forests are being cleared for agriculture, mining, and urban expansion, disrupting ecosystems and carbon storage.

Waste Management and Plastic Pollution

Growing volumes of waste, especially plastics, are overwhelming landfills and polluting oceans.

reports

news & events

Through this groundbreaking initiative-·       Ghana enhances its regulatory integrity, attracti
Ghana Leads Africa with Real-Time Emissions Monitoring Breakthrough
Ghana has set a new benchmark for environmental governance in Africa with the launch of the Ghana Online Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (GOCEMS) , the continent’s first real-time industrial emissions...
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Ghana Progresses in Assessing Climate Change and Health Vulnerabilities
Climate change is increasingly recognized as one of the greatest health threats of the 21st century. Climate risks are increasing, and Ghana is no exception. From deadly heatwaves, erratic rainfall, flooding...
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EPA warns against potting water hyacinth
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned against the potting of water hyacinth due to its harmful impact on Ghana’s freshwater ecosystems Mrs. Jewel Kudjawu, Director of the Inter-sectoral....
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