COP30: Namibia Signals Strong Interest in Partnering Jospong Group on Waste Transformation

The Jospong Group of Companies has opened formal dialogue with the Government of Namibia toward a potential collaboration in integrated waste management and green job creation. The engagement took place today at the Namibian Pavilion during COP30, in Belem-Brazil, where Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Hon. Indileni N. Daniel, hosted the Jospong delegation.

The meeting showcased Jospong’s expanding footprint in Africa’s environmental and circular economy space and marked what both parties described as the beginning of a promising working relationship.
The Jospong delegation, led by the Group’s Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Noah Gyimah, and joined by the General Manager of the Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP) at Korle Bu, Ms. Betty Brown Nyadu, delivered a detailed presentation of the Group’s waste transformation model. Their presentation focused on the proven efficiency and scalability of the IRECOP infrastructure, which has gained increasing continental attention.
Mr. Gyimah described the facility as a comprehensive system capable of addressing multiple waste streams including solid waste sorting and recycling, composting, liquid waste treatment, and medical waste processing.

According to him, the IRECOP model has been developed as a repeatable blueprint for African cities struggling with mounting urban unsegregated waste challenges.
He highlighted that Jospong currently operates 32 plants across Ghana and has expanded operations and partnerships into Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, Zanzibar, Angola, and other African countries. Work in 25 countries, he said, is either underway or at advanced planning and documentation stages.

Mr. Gyimah also disclosed that four of the existing IRECOP plants are active in the Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) carbon credit market. He referenced the landmark $20 million agreement signed at COP28 between the governments of Switzerland and Ghana, alongside Jospong, following verification of the plants’ significant carbon reduction capability through landfill diversion and methane avoidance.
He added that Jospong has established financing relationships with multiple global financial institutions, enabling the Group to mobilize capital for infrastructure partnerships with African governments, including Namibia.

Responding to this, Namibia’s Environment Minister, Hon. Indileni N. Daniel, expressed strong optimism about the potential partnership and described Jospong’s work as a model aligned with Namibia’s environmental and industrialization aspirations.

She noted that Namibia has been exploring scalable and sustainable solutions to waste management, especially in rapidly urbanizing communities. The Minister emphasized that the Jospong approach resonated with Namibia partly because the technology, concept, and operational model are Africa-grown rather than imported.

“We are not just looking for a waste solution. We are looking for a solution that fits our context, one that empowers communities, creates sustainable jobs, contributes to climate goals, and builds pride in African innovation,” she said.

Hon. Daniel stated that a ministerial delegation will explore the feasibility of an official working visit to Ghana to assess Jospong facilities firsthand. She indicated that discussions will be elevated to inter-governmental level, including Namibia’s industrial, local governance, finance, and climate portfolios.

“We want to understand how Namibia can adapt this model and scale it. The opportunity to turn waste into value, to create hundreds of green jobs for young people, and to help reduce carbon emissions is significant,” she added.

Ms. Betty Brown Nyadu reinforced that the IRECOP system is built to operate efficiently while integrating community impact, value recovery, and strong job creation potential. She assured the minister that the technology and model have been tested at scale and continue to expand because they remain effective and adaptable.

Observers at the pavilion described today’s dialogue as one of the most promising public-private engagements related to South-South climate innovation partnerships at COP30.