The Executive Director of the Forest Services Division (FSD) of the Forestry Commission, Dr. Gordon Kofi Sarfo-Adu, is set to represent Ghana at the Africa Agriculture Trade and Investment Summit 2026 in the United States, where he will highlight the country’s growing opportunities in climate-smart forestry and sustainable investment.
The summit, scheduled for June 19–20, 2026, at the Hilton Columbus at Easton in Ohio, will bring together government officials, investors, business leaders and development partners from Africa and the United States to explore opportunities in agriculture, trade, investment and sustainable development.
Dr. Sarfo-Adu is expected to deliver a presentation on the theme, “Forestry as the Next Frontier of Climate-Smart Investment in Ghana,” focusing on Ghana’s vast potential in sustainable land use, afforestation, carbon investment and green economic growth.
According to the Forestry Commission, the presentation will showcase the role of forestry in driving economic development while supporting environmental protection and climate resilience.
The summit aims to strengthen economic cooperation between Africa and the United States, promote innovation and encourage sustainable investments across key sectors of African economies.
Stakeholders believe Ghana’s participation will provide a platform to attract international partnerships, mobilise investment and deepen collaboration in the forestry and agricultural sectors.
The engagement is also expected to project Ghana’s achievements in forestry management and environmental sustainability on the global stage while opening new avenues for economic growth and job creation.
