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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced plans to deepen collaboration with the media as Ghana prepares for key international climate events, including the UNFCCC Subsidiary Body (SB) meetings in Bonn and the 30th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil.
This came to light when members of the Climate Journalists Network Ghana (CJN-Ghana) paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of EPA, Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, in Accra on Wednesday. During the meeting, she outlined a comprehensive plan to support journalists through a series of climate journalism training programs and improved access to EPA’s technical resources.
“We recognize the media as a key partner in Ghana’s climate response,” said Prof. Browne Klutse. “Our goal is to equip journalists with the tools and data they need to tell impactful climate stories.”
She further revealed that the EPA will facilitate accreditation processes for Ghanaian journalists to attend and report from international climate conferences, including the upcoming SB meetings and COP30.
To enhance transparency and public engagement, Prof. Browne also pledged to make EPA data, reports, and publications more accessible to media professionals.
Journalists at the meeting raised concerns about challenges in accessing EPA’s technical experts for interviews and expert opinions. Prof. Browne Klutse acknowledged these concerns and committed to dismantling existing bottlenecks.
“We hear you,” she said. “We are putting measures in place to ensure prompt and easier access to our experts. The media must have the information it needs to educate and inform the public effectively.”
“The visibility of EPA is key. Since I took office, I engaged the corporate department to put people in place to be talking on various topics. We are in this together,” She added.
The EPA boss also reaffirmed her commitment to supporting the media, describing environmental communication as a shared responsibility.
“Addressing Ghana’s environmental issues is a collective responsibility. Journalists must go beyond the headlines and expand the scope of their reporting to cover a broader range of environmental topics,” she charged.
Emmanuel Ameyaw, Co-founder of the Climate Journalists Network Ghana (CJN-Ghana), welcomed the move, describing it as “a timely and necessary step.”
“A lot of Ghanaian journalists are showing interest in climate reporting. Ghana has made great strides, but the challenges remain real,” said Ameyaw. “The EPA’s commitment to support and collaborate with journalists is encouraging. Access to timely information and training will go a long way in strengthening the quality of climate reporting.”
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to collaboration between the EPA and the media, with Prof. Browne Klutse emphasizing the EPA’s role not only as a regulator but also as a partner in climate communication and advocacy.
“Together, we can raise public awareness, support policy implementation and drive meaningful climate action,” she said.
About CJN Ghana
The Climate Journalists Network Ghana (CJN-Ghana) is a professional association of climate and environmental journalists committed to advancing climate storytelling and environmental reporting in Ghana. Since its founding in 2022, CJN-Ghana has trained and supported dozens of journalists across the country through workshops, mentorship programs, and collaborative reporting initiatives aimed at amplifying climate issues and promoting sustainability in the media.
Afia Agyapomaa Ofosu
