The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the COP30 Brasil, Belem Climate Summit.

A release copied to Ghana News Agency said the agreement, signed on Monday, November 17, “aims to fuse Jospong Group’s action-oriented projects in waste management and agriculture with UNU-INRA’s research prowess to drive green industrialisation, build climate resilience, and empower small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) across the continent.”

Dr. Glenn Kwabena Gyimah, General Manager of Jospong Group Green Transition Office, signed for the conglomerate, while the Director of UNU-INRA, Professor Fatima Denton, signed for the university.

The ceremony was witnessed by a delegation from the Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science, and Innovation at COP30, which included Chairman Yaw Frimpong Addo, Vice Chairperson, John Darko, and the Ranking Member, Dr Adam Hamza.

Dr Gyimah said the partnership was being formed to drive growth, investments, and create jobs.

Emphasisng the importance of green businesses, Professor Denton expressed concern about some African entrepreneurs not inclined towards the concept due to the absence of infrastructure and the required technology.

She said both institutions would combine their strengths, and practical experience to support Africa.

Dr Hamza, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Environment Committee, commended the initiative for “bridging the gap between theory and practice, academia and industry” and urged both parties to ensure the partnership delivered concrete results.

“As Members of Parliament, we’ll do our best to support this partnership, especially when it comes to policy and legislation. We’ll stand ready to ensure its success,” he said.

Dr Gloria Kusi Boamah, a Senior Sustainability Officer at Jospong Green Transition Office, described the partnership as “a shared vision where technology and policy work hand in hand, while African institutions lead the transformation towards sustainability.”

The partnership will pursue joint research, capacity building, and high-impact projects focused on strengthening climate resilience, advancing natural resource management, and supporting green industrialisation.