The Acting Central Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Dr Daniel Nartey says the Authority is committed to enforcing environmental laws and regulations as part of efforts to fight against climate change.
According to him, the need to promote sustainable land use to conserve the environment for the present generation and those yet unborn has become eminent in view of the emerging threats of climate change.
Dr Nartey made this known to the media during the celebration of this year’s World Environment Day which fell on Friday, June 5, 2026 under the national theme: “Building a Climate-Resilient Ghana through Responsible Stewardship”.
He stressed that the international theme for the celebration: “Climate Action” and Ghana’s national theme: “Building a Climate-Resilient Ghana through Responsible Stewardship”, underscored the urgency with which governments, institutions, communities and individuals must confront the threat of climate change.
He noted that actions to mitigate the impacts of climate change were a shared responsibility and therefore, appealed to the people to put their shoulders to the wheel to support EPA’s efforts to mitigate the existential threats of climate change.
“We call on all residents, traditional authorities, civil society organisations, businesses and development partners to intensify their efforts in protecting our environment because on climate, there is no negotiation,” he emphasised.
Activities to mark the day
As parts of activities to mark the significance of the occasion, the Central Regional Office of the EPA organised series of activities across the region with tree planting and sensitisation as the main pillars.
These activities, which were carried out in partnership with key stakeholders, demonstrated EPA’s collective commitment to environmental stewardship and the restoration of our natural ecosystems.
According to Dr Nartey, “Trees are a frontline defense against climate change as they sequester carbon, regulate temperatures, prevent soil erosion, and sustain livelihoods.”
Additionally, the Authority conducted educational programmes in some selected schools across the region to raise awareness among the pupils and students on the causes and impacts of climate change.
These outreach activities, he mentioned, were designed to inculcate in the next generation, a culture of environmental responsibility and proactive stewardship.
“We firmly believe that lasting change begins in the classroom, and that today’s students are tomorrow’s environmental champions,” he reiterated.
Officials from the various area and districts offices across the region took part in the outreach programmes through radio interviews and sensitisation programs to drum home the need for the citizenry to join EPA to protect the environment.
In a related development, the Central Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has organised an intensive in-house training for the June batch of new staff of the Authority in the region.
The five-day training, which was under the instructions of the Acting Regional Director of the Authority, Dr Daniel Nartey, was meant to equip the new staff with adequate understanding of the Authority’s policies and procedures.
In his opening remarks, Dr Nartey stated that the scope of the Authority’s work underscored the need for the in-house training, saying “as new employees there is the need for us to guide you to learn the Authority’s rules, regulations and operational procedures”.
These, he said, were essential to ensure that the new employees would become familiar with environmental legislation, permits, compliance requirements, enforcement processes and education so that they would work according to established standards of the EPA to reduce the risk of errors.
“As new employees, it is a must for you to be introduced to the EPA’s mission, vision, values and expectations to help you integrate smoothly into the organisation and also learn workplace safety procedures and environmental best practices, which are critical in EPA operations,” he stated
“This is why this training has been put together to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to perform your duties efficiently and effectively so that as new staff, you will apply the same standards and approaches when dealing with stakeholders and environmental issues,” he explained further.
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