Welcome to the Institute for Environmental and Sanitation Studies, University of Ghana
I warmly welcome you to the website of the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS), University of Ghana. IESS is a leading training and research institute at the University of Ghana (UG), with well-established systems to support national and international collaborations.
The Institute’s vision is clear: to position IESS as the leader of interdisciplinary research, teaching and innovation in the environmental and sustainability domains in Ghana and the sub-region.
Whether you are a prospective student, alumni, researcher, policymaker, current student, or development partner, I invite you to explore our website and engage with our work.
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Celebrating Excellence in Research
We are proud to announce that IESS UG received an award in the Knowledge Category for “Excellence in Plastic Circularity Research” at the inaugural Ghana NPAP Leadership Awards, held yesterday at the Marriott Hotel.
This recognition highlights our commitment to advancing sustainable solutions and driving impactful research in plastic circularity.
Thank you to the Ghana National Plastic Action Partnership for this honour! Together, we move closer to a circular economy for plastics.