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Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings sworn in as Ghana's Environment Minister
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has been sworn in as Ghana’s Minister for Environment, Science and Technology by President John Dramani Mahama. In her inaugural statement, the Klottey-Korle Member of Parliament emphasized a stewardship approach, describing the nation's natural resources as an inheritance to be protected for future generations rather than a resource for immediate exploitation.
The Minister pledged to take decisive action against several critical environmental challenges, including illegal mining (galamsey), climate change, pollution, and environmental degradation. She expressed a commitment to a collaborative governance model, stating she intends to engage scientists, researchers, businesses, and local communities to address these issues.
Dr Agyeman-Rawlings also highlighted the need for science and technology to drive national development. She called for research to move beyond academic settings and into practical partnerships with the private sector and civil society to foster innovation in agriculture, healthcare, and industry. Her appointment, as the daughter of former President Jerry John Rawlings, brings significant public attention to her ability to manage one of the country's most challenging portfolios.
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Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings · Ghana · Jerry John Rawlings · John Dramani Mahama · Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] President John Dramani Mahama swore in Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. thevaultznews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings is the Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle. thevaultznews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Minister intends to move research from academia into practical partnerships involving the private sector, civil society, and communities. thevaultznews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Minister pledged to take decisive action against climate change, illegal mining, pollution, and environmental degradation.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings views Ghana's environment as an inheritance to be protected rather than a resource to be exploited. thevaultznews.com