The Ghana Forestry Commission and Terraformation, a native forest restoration company, have strengthened their collaboration with a new agreement aimed at advancing Ghana’s landscape restoration efforts, climate resilience, and economic development.

The renewed partnership was marked by a signing ceremony in Accra on March 26, 2026, signalling a commitment to scale up locally-led restoration projects that create jobs, support livelihoods, and protect critical ecosystems.

The collaboration aligns with Ghana’s broader strategy to link environmental restoration with economic growth, while delivering tangible benefits for communities. It also builds on ongoing initiatives, including a major mangrove restoration project at the Keta Lagoon.

The project, one of the largest mangrove restoration efforts globally, is being implemented in partnership with Regenerative Development of Anlo Wetlands Ltd (ReDAW), Agrointroductions Ghana (AiG), and local communities, under the Forestry Commission’s regulatory framework.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the President of Terraformation, Jad Daley, said Ghana is setting a strong example of how climate action can be integrated with economic opportunity.

“Ghana is demonstrating how climate action can go hand in hand with economic growth, restoring ecosystems while creating jobs and strengthening communities,” he said.

Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Hugh C. A. Brown, stated that the partnership reflects Ghana’s approach to pursuing environmental initiatives that also address social and economic needs.

“This approach marks our work with Terraformation, and we’re excited to drive this partnership forward,” he noted.

The Keta Lagoon initiative has already recorded significant progress, with more than 3.2 million mangroves planted since large-scale rehabilitation began in 2024. The first phase has created hundreds of jobs, many of them for women, underscoring the project’s contribution to inclusive economic development.

A second phase of the project is expected to begin later this year under the leadership of Agrointroductions Ghana, with further job creation anticipated as restoration activities expand. The initiative is also expected to revive fisheries and improve livelihoods for coastal communities that depend on these ecosystems.

Beyond economic benefits, the restoration of mangroves, considered one of nature’s most effective climate defences, is expected to help reduce coastal erosion and flooding, while strengthening long-term resilience in vulnerable communities.

The latest agreement signals a broader effort to scale similar projects nationwide, reinforcing a national model that integrates environmental sustainability with economic growth and community participation.

The ceremony, held at the Forestry Commission headquarters in Accra, brought together government officials, scientists, and development partners to explore opportunities for expanding nature-based solutions in line with Ghana’s climate and development goals.