Dr. Zanetor explores Congo partnership to strengthen Ghana’s plastic waste management

The Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has explored opportunities for Ghana to draw on the Republic of Congo’s experience in plastic waste control as part of efforts to strengthen environmental management.

The initiative emerged during a meeting between the Minister and the Consul of the Republic of Congo to Ghana, Mr Jean Pierre Diassouka, in Accra on Monday.

Discussions centred on plastic waste management, with the Consul sharing his country's experience with its ban on plastics and the potential for both countries to exchange knowledge on measures to improve environmental protection.

Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings expressed Ghana’s readiness to explore areas of cooperation, particularly initiatives that would allow the two countries to share expertise and develop practical responses to environmental challenges.

The engagement also examined opportunities for collaboration in science and technology, including academic exchange programmes and partnerships between research institutions.

The Minister said Ghana was open to hosting researchers and students from the Republic of Congo to promote academic exchange, joint research and capacity development.

The proposed collaboration is expected to provide opportunities for knowledge sharing and strengthen institutional relationships in areas that support sustainable development.

The meeting formed part of efforts to deepen bilateral relations between Ghana and the Republic of Congo through cooperation in environmental management, science and technology.

Both parties expressed interest in identifying practical areas of collaboration to translate the discussions into meaningful outcomes.