“The Circular Transition: Integrating Waste-to-Wealth Pathways and Clean Energy for Ghana's Green Industrialisation”
CFS 2026
Turning Waste Into
Wealth
Climate Forward Summit 2026 will convene leading voices and institutions across climate policy, waste management, sustainability, clean energy, manufacturing, circular economy, development, and innovation to explore practical and scalable solutions to Ghana's growing plastics, textile, and electronic waste crisis.
The summit aims to move beyond conversations and inspire coordinated action that transforms waste into opportunity through sustainable production, recycling innovation, clean energy integration, and inclusive climate policies.
CFS 2026 is designed as a collaborative platform where policymakers, private sector actors, researchers, innovators, development partners, students, and environmental advocates can share ideas, build partnerships, and collectively drive Ghana's transition towards a greener and more circular economy.
This year's edition builds on the momentum of the inaugural summit by placing stronger emphasis on implementation, collaboration, and actionable outcomes.
WHY IT MATTERS
Why CFS 2026 Matters
Every year, Ghana generates thousands of tonnes of plastic, textile, and electronic waste. Much of this waste ends up in drains, oceans, dumpsites, and informal recycling communities, causing serious environmental, economic, and public health challenges.
Yet within this crisis lies opportunity.
A circular economy offers Ghana the chance to:
Create jobs through recycling and green manufacturing
Reduce pollution and environmental degradation
Support sustainable industrialisation
Strengthen local innovation
Improve public health outcomes
Build resilient communities
Advance national climate goals and sustainability commitments
PRE-SUMMIT ACTIVITIES
Ahead of the Summit
A series of public engagement activities will be undertaken to build awareness and encourage participation around climate action and circular economy conversations.
Beach Cleanup Exercise
Community-led cleanup activities aimed at highlighting the impact of waste pollution on Ghana's coastlines and waterways.
Tree Planting Campaign
A sustainability-driven initiative focused on environmental restoration and community participation.
Waste-to-Wealth Webinar Series
National conversations featuring climate experts, policymakers, recyclers, innovators, and development actors discussing practical climate solutions and the future of waste management in Ghana.
CFS 2026 Agenda
Thursday, 9th July 2026 · Executive Conference Centre, GIMPA
Arrival of Guests and Registration
Official Opening & Cultural Welcome
Plenary Session: Presentation
Mapping Ghana's Waste Economy: From Liability to Industrial Asset
Closing the Loop: Formalising Ghana's Waste Value Chains for Industrial Growth
Powering Circularity: The Case for Integrating Renewable Energy into Ghana's Industrial Recycling Ecosystem
Governing the Green Transition: Policy, Finance, People and Technology for Ghana's Circular Industrial Future
CFS 2026 SPEAKERS
Our Distinguished Speakers
Glenn K. Gyimah (Rev, PhD)
General Manager, Jospong Green Transition
Pln. Samuel Seth Passah
Director, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
Juliet Nortey
Development Planning Officer, Ministry of Environment, Science & Technology
Dr Richard Bayitse
Ag Deputy Director, CSIR-Institute of Industrial Research
Nii Noi Omaboe
Engagement Manager, Ghana National Plastic Action Partnership
Adjoa Tsetsewa Annan
Programs Manager, IMPLEMENTERS
Bright Osei Badu
Asst. Research, M&E Manager, IMPLEMENTERS
Prince Agbata
Chief Executive Officer, Coliba Ghana
Maxwell Beganim
Ecosystem Developer
Emmanuel Kwabena Ameyaw
Project Manager, Africa Centre For Nature-based Climate Action
Ebenezer Asumang
Founder, Mount Hope Afrika
Maria-Ancilla Bombande
Research Officer, United Nations University, INRA
Emma Forson
Executive Director, The ELNAK Foundation