The Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission (FC), Dr. Hugh Brown, together with the Executive Management Team, has hosted the British High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Christian Rogg, as both parties explore avenues to strengthen their longstanding partnership on conservation, forestry governance, and climate action.

During the meeting, the High Commissioner expressed appreciation for the warm reception and reaffirmed the strong relationship between the British High Commission and the Forestry Commission. He highlighted the importance of their joint efforts, noting that both institutions have collaborated on various conservation-focused projects over the years.

H.E. Rogg also hinted at a forthcoming visit to Ghana by a senior British government official, during which environmental landmarks such as the Aburi Botanical Gardens may be showcased to spotlight global concerns about deforestation and climate change.

Addressing broader environmental issues, the High Commissioner acknowledged that even before assuming office in Ghana, he had followed discussions surrounding illegal mining and its damaging impact on the environment.

He emphasised that his visit was partly aimed at understanding the government’s priorities in forestry, climate, and natural resource protection, and determining how the UK can further support these objectives.

The High Commissioner was accompanied by Terri Sarch, Development Director, and Victoria Situ, Forest and Climate Advisor at the British High Commission.

In his closing remarks, Dr. Hugh Brown commended H.E. Rogg for the historic courtesy call, noting that it was the first time a British High Commissioner had officially visited the Forestry Commission.

He further expressed the Commission’s eagerness to welcome him to future collaborative activities, including the next Diplomatic Corps Tree Planting event under the Trees for Life Reforestation Initiative.