Jospong Group making waves outside Ghana

In a major step toward turning climate commitments into real action in Africa, the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA), have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

The agreement, signed on Monday, November 17, 2025 seeks to align Jospong Group’s hands-on work in waste management and agriculture with UNU-INRA’s research expertise.

The goal is to speed up green industrialisation, strengthen climate resilience and empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the continent.

Dr. Glenn Kwabena Gyimah, General Manager of the Jospong Green Transition Office, signed on behalf of the Group, while Professor Fatima Denton, Director of UNU-INRA, represented the university.

A delegation from Ghana’s Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science and Innovation – Chairman Yaw Frimpong Addo, Vice Chair John Darko and Ranking Member Dr. Adam Hamza – witnessed the ceremony.

Dr. Gyimah described the partnership as a critical step in Jospong’s sustainability journey, stressing its strategic relevance.

“Sustainability has become a driver of modern economies, and we are committed to being at the forefront,” he said.

He noted that the MoU would support growth, attract green investments, create jobs and deliver long-term impact.

Professor Denton welcomed the collaboration, highlighting the urgent need for more green-oriented enterprises on the continent.

Many African entrepreneurs, she observed, face barriers such as limited infrastructure, insufficient technology and lack of resources.

She emphasised that the partnership was a natural fit, merging Jospong’s action-driven work in waste management, agriculture, and green transition with UNU-INRA’s research-driven mandate.

Situating the agreement within broader climate discussions, Professor Denton noted that COP negotiations tend to fixate on decarbonisation.

“We want decarbonisation that is fair and inclusive,” she said, adding that Africa needs a “fair deal” one that ensures meaningful finance, technology transfer, and support for adaptation.

Ranking Member Dr. Hamza praised the initiative for bridging “the gap between theory and practice.”

He urged both institutions to ensure the partnership yields tangible results, assuring them of Parliament’s support in advancing policies and legislation that back the collaboration.

Earlier, Dr. Gloria Kusi Boamah, Senior Sustainability Officer at the Jospong Green Transition Office described the MoU as a symbol of a shared vision one that aligns research with action and positions African institutions as leaders in the sustainability transition.

 

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