steering committee

national steering committee for the implementation of the convention on biological diversity (CBD) in ghana.

formation

Ghana's National Steering Committee for the implementation on the CBD was formed in February 2000 by the Ministry of Environment and Science, which is the Focal Point for the Convention. It was given the name, "National Biodiversity Committee (NBC)".

terms of reference of the NBC 

• To advice the Ministry on Policies on conservation of biological diversity.
• Preparation and follow-ups of SBSTTA and COP Meetings.
• Preparation of National Reports.
• Preparation of a National Biodiversity and Action Plan
• Organization of celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity.
• Lead public education on conservation of biological diversity.

membership

NAME	ADDRESS	DESIGNATION
Prof. A. A. Oteng-Yeboah	CSIR, Box 38 Achimota, Ghana	Chairman
Prof. Eric Quaye	Botany Department, University of Cape Coast, Ghana	Member
Prof. John Blay	Botany Department, University of Cape Coast, Ghana	Member
Dr. William Oduro	Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Ghana	Member
Dr. Yidana Adam	University of Development Studies, Tamale Ghana	Member
Dr Ofori-Danson	University of Ghana, Legon Ghana	Member
Dr Erasmus Owusu	Ghana Wildlife Society, Accra Ghana	Member
Dr. Betha Gana	Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Accra Ghana	Member
Mrs. Jehu-Appiah	Ministry of Justice and Attorney General's Department, Accra Ghana	Member
Mr Robert Tandor	Ministry of Trade and Industry, Accra Ghana	Member
Ms. Gytho Nuno	Forestry Commission, Accra Ghana	Member
Okyeame Ampadu-Agyei	Conservation International, Accra Ghana	Member
Mr. Martin Ahorbo	Green Earth Organization, Accra Ghana	Member
Mr. Daniel Amlalo	Environmental Protection Agency Box M326, Accra Ghana	Member
Ms Azuma Dzifa	Ghana News Agency	Member
Mr. Eric A. Okoree	Ministry of Environment and Science, Box M232, Accra Ghana	Secretary / Coordinator