Ghana has launched the National Roster on Climate Negotiations, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the country’s preparedness, expertise, and influence in international climate diplomacy.
The launch, held under the theme “Strengthening National Negotiation Capacity,” marks a major step in Ghana’s efforts to institutionalize climate negotiation and ensure effective representation at global climate forums.
Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, Director-General of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), who spoke at the event, described the roster as a “significant milestone” in Ghana’s climate leadership journey.
“This initiative is timely and vital for Ghana’s national development and security,” she said. “Effective climate negotiation ensures that the voices of our people — from farmers in the north to coastal communities in the south — are heard on the global stage.
The platform, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will link negotiators to continuous training programmes, simulations, and peer learning opportunities.
“The roster replaces ad hoc participation with structured representation. It will create a pipeline of next-generation negotiators, ensure gender balance, and sustain institutional memory,” Prof. Klutse said.
She emphasized that Ghana must be equipped to navigate both the science and politics of global climate diplomacy, especially as the world enters a decisive decade marked by the Global Stocktake, Article 6 mechanisms, and new quantified climate finance goals.
“We must secure our fair share of resources, influence, and recognition,” she added. “This initiative speaks to Ghana’s broader vision to negotiate with integrity, backed by evidence, expertise, and inclusivity.”
Prof. Klutse, who is also a climate scientist reaffirmed Ghana’s readiness to lead climate negotiations on the African continent.
“Today’s launch is the beginning of a new chapter in Ghana’s climate leadership — one that nurtures young experts, promotes gender balance, and embeds African thought leadership in global climate dialogue,” she said.
The event was attended by representatives of the UNDP, the Turkish Embassy, development partners, members of the diplomatic corps, academia, civil society, and government agencies.
The ceremony concluded with the unveiling of the roster and a commitment to foster excellence, collaboration, and continuity in Ghana’s climate negotiation efforts.
Ghana’s Lead Climate Negotiators – National Roster on Climate Negotiations
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Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse – Lead Negotiator for Research and Systematic Observations
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Nana Dr. Antwi Bosiako-Amoah– Lead Negotiator for Adaptation and Resilience
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Dr. Daniel Benefo – Lead Negotiator for Markets and Cooperative Mechanisms
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Hubert Zan – Lead Negotiator for Mitigation and Energy Transition
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Dennis Kwame Apreku – Lead Negotiator for Climate Finance
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Stella Okoe – Lead Negotiator for Gender and Social Inclusion
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Kingsley Kwaku Amoako– Lead Negotiator for Agriculture and Agro-related Matters
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Angelina Amma Tutua-Mensah – Lead Negotiator for Response Measures and Just Transition
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Kasim Hussein – Lead Negotiator for Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE)
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Evelyn Adzovi Addor– Lead Negotiator for Loss and Damage
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Lawyer Yao Osafo – Lead Negotiator for the Global Stocktake
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Dr. Ama Essel – Lead Negotiator for Health
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Joseph Baffoe – Lead Negotiator for Technology Development and Transfer.
