Armah-Kofi Buah Leads Ghana’s Delegation to COP30 in Brazil

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 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30).

The global climate summit is being held in Belém, a city in northern Brazil, where world leaders, negotiators, civil society groups, and environmental experts are meeting to discuss major 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.

His speech will highlight Ghana’s key climate priorities, commitments, and expectations for global cooperation.

The Acting Minister and his team will also participate in negotiations, ministerial dialogues, and other scheduled activities throughout the two-week conference, which runs from November 6 to November 21, 2025.

According to the Ministry of Environment, Ghana’s participation in COP30 underscores the government’s strong commitment to protecting the environment, promoting climate resilience, and building strategic partnerships with other countries to tackle global environmental challenges.

The Ministry added that Ghana will continue to use international platforms such as COP30 to share knowledge, engage in meaningful dialogue, and strengthen cooperation for sustainable development.

— By Jacob Aggrey