BY VALENTIA TETTEH
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has arrived in Brazil to lead Ghana’s delegation to the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The global climate conference, which begins on November 6 in Belém, northern Brazil, brings together world leaders, negotiators, civil society groups, and climate stakeholders to discuss and take key decisions on climate action, nature conservation, and sustainable development.
As head of Ghana’s delegation, Mr. Armah-Kofi Buah is expected to deliver Ghana’s national statement at the Summit of Heads of State on Thursday, November 6, 2025, on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama.
The Minister’s address will outline Ghana’s climate priorities, commitments, and expectations for enhanced global cooperation on environmental sustainability. Ghana will also engage in ministerial dialogues, negotiations, and other scheduled sessions throughout the conference, which runs until November 21, 2025.
According to the Ministry, Ghana’s participation in COP30 demonstrates the government’s strong commitment to safeguarding the environment through knowledge sharing, open dialogue, and partnerships that promote mutually beneficial relationships with other nations.
