“May our discussions today inspire stronger partnerships, innovative ideas, and practical solutions that contribute to Ghana’s sustainable development goals and climate commitments,” declared the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo (MP), as he opened the National Dialogue on Green Jobs, Fair and Exhibition in Accra under the theme: “Promoting Green Jobs and Circular Economy Opportunities for Sustainable Development.”
Dr. Hassan Pelpuo noted that the event marked another milestone in Ghana’s journey toward building a green and circular economy that balances environmental protection with economic opportunity and social inclusion.
He called for collective action to align Ghana’s climate ambitions with job creation, innovation, and enterprise growth.
“Let us leave here with renewed determination to turn climate ambition into decent job creation and to make Ghana a leader in green growth and circular innovation on the African continent,” he added.
The Minister emphasized that the job fair and exhibition provided a platform to move beyond policy discussions and experience firsthand the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of Ghanaians driving the nation’s green transformation.
“Whether in renewable energy, waste recycling, sustainable construction, agroecology, or eco-friendly manufacturing, our people are demonstrating that green jobs are not a concept of the future, they are a reality in motion,” he said.
Representing the Ga Mantse, Nii Dorgu Dawu I, reaffirmed the sacred responsibility of traditional leaders to safeguard Ghana’s lands, waters, and natural heritage.
He noted that, in Ga culture, the environment is not something owned but a legacy held in trust for future generations.
“The green and circular economy offers us a new way of thinking and doing business,” he stated. “Our traditions have long taught us to reuse, share, and waste little. As Ghana transitions to a sustainable economy, traditional authorities must lead in community education, youth mobilization, and enterprise development.”
Nii Dawu I further urged the youth to seize emerging opportunities in the green economy.
“The future of wealth is green,” he declared. “Do not wait for the old jobs of yesterday, prepare yourselves for the new jobs of tomorrow.”
Addressing participants, Mrs. Gloria Borteley Noi, Director in charge of Policy, Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation at the Ministry, explained that the dialogue was designed to share knowledge, showcase innovative green products, facilitate networking, and provide updates on Ghana’s green economy transition.
The goal, she said, is to “position the world of work as a critical driver of Ghana’s climate action and sustainable growth agenda.”
Mrs. Borteley Noi emphasized that it was crucial for the voices of workers, employers, and communities to be heard in shaping the policies and actions that will define Ghana’s collective future.
She added that the exhibition highlighted the creativity of Ghanaian enterprises, demonstrating that “the shift toward sustainability is not only possible, but already underway.”
The dialogue, which featured an exhibition of innovative green products and technologies by local enterprises, underscored Ghana’s growing leadership in Africa’s green and circular economy transformation, balancing environmental responsibility with economic opportunity and social inclusion.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
