CSIR-FORIG News – Page 2

April 4, 2026

CSIR-FORIG LADIES CLUB HOSTS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SESSION

A Mental Health Awareness program was held today at CSIR-FORIG. The program, organised by the CSIR-FORIG Ladies Club, provided valuable insights into understanding stress and adopting practical strategies for maintaining mental well-being.

April 1, 2026

STAFF CLIMAXES GHANA MONTH IN GRAND STYLE.

CSIR-FORIG staff brought the spirit of 🇬🇭 Ghana Month to life in grand style! Clad in vibrant traditional attire, the atmosphere was filled with culture, pride, and unity.

March 12, 2026

Global Recognition for CSIR-FORIG Deputy Director Dr Lucy Amissah by the ITTO

The CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (CSIR-FORIG) is proud to announce that our Deputy Director, Dr Lucy Amissah, has been globally recognised by the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO) as a leading woman in sustainable forest management.

February 27, 2026

HNEE DELEGATION VISITS CSIR-FORIG

The Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE), Germany, paid a working visit to the Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (CSIR-FORIG) to explore areas of collaboration in forestry research, sustainability, and academic exchange.

February 24, 2026

CSIR-FORIG INAUGURATES NEW BOARD

The CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (CSIR-FORIG) has officially inaugurated a new board to provide strategic oversight and governance leadership for the Institute.

February 18, 2026

THE DIRECTOR OF THE CSIR-FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF GHANA (CSIR-FORIG), DR. KWAME ANTWI ODURO, TOGETHER WITH OTHER DIRECTORS OF THE COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR), PAID A COURTESY CALL ON THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY, HON. SEIDU ISSIFU.

The meeting was aimed at strengthening collaboration between CSIR and the Ministry in addressing climate change and sustainability challenges in Ghana.

February 5, 2026

DAY 2 FOCUSES ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY THE MOMENTUM OF THE 2025 END-OF-YEAR REVIEW CONTINUED ROBUSTLY INTO DAY 2 (DECEMBER 16, 2025).

The session was inaugurated by a compelling address from the Deputy Director of CSIR-FORIG, Dr. Mrs. Lucy Amissah.

February 5, 2026

DAY 1 CSIR-FORIG 2025 YEAR-END REVIEW KICKS OFF, FOCUSING ON AI’S TRANSFORMATIVE ROLE IN FORESTRY RESEARCH EJISU, GHANA – DECEMBER 15, 2025

The annual 2025 End-of-Year Review for scientists and technologists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (CSIR-FORIG) officially commenced today.

February 5, 2026

COLLOQUIUM PRESENTATION – DR. JERRY OPPONG ADUTWUM

Today at CSIR–FORIG, scientists, technologists, and technicians gathered for a highly engaging colloquium exploring how research canuni transform Ghana’s wood sector.