The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) have signed a major Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at boosting climate action and green industrialisation in Africa.
The agreement was signed on Monday, November 17, 2025, on the sidelines of the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil.
The MoU will combine Jospong Group’s hands-on work in waste management and agriculture with UNU-INRA’s research expertise to support climate resilience and help small and medium-sized businesses adopt greener practices.
Dr. Glenn Kwabena Gyimah, General Manager of Jospong’s Green Transition Office, signed on behalf of the company, while Professor Fatima Denton, Director of UNU-INRA, signed for the university. Members of Ghana’s Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science and Innovation witnessed the signing.
Dr. Gyimah described the agreement as an important step toward the group’s sustainability goals. “Sustainability now drives economies, and this partnership will support growth, investment, and job creation,” he said.
Professor Denton stressed the need for stronger support for green businesses in Africa, noting that many entrepreneurs lack access to technology, infrastructure, and funding. She said the partnership would unite Jospong’s practical experience with UNU-INRA’s research strength to advance green development across the continent.
She also highlighted the need for fairness in global climate negotiations. “We want decarbonisation that is fair and inclusive,” she said, calling for more finance and technology transfer to Africa.
Dr. Adam Hamza, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Environment Committee, praised the initiative for connecting “theory and practice” and urged both parties to deliver real results. He assured them of Parliament’s support for policies and laws that will help the partnership succeed.
Earlier, Dr. Gloria Kusi Boamah of Jospong’s Green Transition Office said the MoU reflects a shared vision in which research, technology, and policy work together to advance sustainability led by African institutions.
What the MoU Seeks to Achieve
The partnership will focus on joint research, capacity building, and practical projects aimed at strengthening climate resilience, improving natural resource management, and advancing green industrialisation across Africa.
By Ebenezer Madugu
