In a major step toward accelerating Africa’s green transition, 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) at the COP30 Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil.
The agreement, signed on Monday, November 17, 2025, aims to link Jospong’s action-driven sustainability projects with UNU-INRA’s research expertise to advance green industrialisation, build climate resilience, and empower small and medium-sized enterprises across the continent.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Glenn Kwabena Gyimah, General Manager of the Jospong Group Green Transition Office, and Professor Fatima Denton, Director of UNU-INRA.
It was witnessed by members of Ghana’s Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science and Innovation, including Chairman Yaw Frimpong Addo, Vice Chair John Darko, and Ranking Member Dr. Adam Hamza.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Gyimah described the partnership as a pivotal moment in Jospong’s broader sustainability mission.
“Sustainability is now a market that drives economies, and we are particular about it,” he said. “This MoU is being formed to drive growth, investment, job creation, and real impact. It is a privilege, and its outcomes will be evident in time.”
Professor Denton highlighted the urgent need for such collaborations, noting that many African entrepreneurs remain constrained by limited access to green infrastructure, technology, and resources.
“Green businesses are essential, but the infrastructure is often not there. The technology is absent. The resources are not there,” she emphasised.
She welcomed the partnership as a fusion of strengths, Jospong’s hands-on leadership in waste management, agriculture, and green transition paired with UNU-INRA’s research-driven approach.
Professor Denton also situated the agreement within the broader COP30 negotiations, underscoring Africa’s demand for equitable climate action.
“When we come to COP, the conversations are geared towards decarbonisation. We want decarbonisation that is fair and inclusive,” she said, stressing the need for financial support and technology transfer.
Ranking Member Dr. Hamza praised the collaboration for bridging “the gap between theory and practice.”
He urged both parties to ensure the partnership delivers measurable results:
“Don’t let it end up like many others that fail to deliver. Parliament will support you through policy and legislation to ensure success.”
Earlier, Dr. Gloria Kusi Boamah, Senior Sustainability Officer at the Jospong Green Transition Office, set the tone in her welcome remarks:
“This MoU represents a shared vision, one where research informs action, where technology and policy work hand in hand, and where African institutions lead the transformation toward sustainability.”
The agreement is designed as a practical engine for Africa’s just transition. Key focus areas include: joint research and innovation, capacity building for green enterprises, strengthening climate resilience, sustainable natural resource management and supporting green industrialisation across African economies.
With this partnership, both institutions aim to demonstrate a scalable model for aligning science, policy, and business to drive climate-positive transformation across the continent.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
