Prof Nana Ama Browne Klutse Has been crown Queen mother in Abura Traditional Area
Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse (often referenced simply as Ama Browne Klutse) is a prominent Ghanaian physicist, climate scientist, academic leader, and environmental expert known for her pioneering research and leadership in climate science and environmental governance. 
🔬 Who She Is
• Full Name: Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse
• Nationality: Ghanaian
• Field: Physics and Climate Science (Atmospheric Physics and Climate Change) 
• Born: May 23, 1981 in Nyanfeku Ekroful, Central Region, Ghana 
🏆 Current Roles
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of Ghana — appointed in January 2025, becoming the first woman to lead the agency. 
• Vice-Chair of Working Group I for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) — a major international leadership role. 
• Professor of Physics and former Head of the Physics Department at the University of Ghana — the first female full professor of physics at the university. 
🎓 Education
• BSc in Physics: University of Cape Coast, Ghana
• PhD in Climatology: University of Cape Town, South Africa
• Additional advanced training at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (Italy). 
📚 Research & Contributions
Prof. Klutse’s research focuses on:
• Climate dynamics and modelling, especially in West Africa
• Climate change impacts on society, agriculture, water resources, and health
• Adaptation and mitigation strategies tailored to African contexts
• Solar Radiation Management and other advanced climate science topics 
She has contributed to multiple IPCC assessment reports as a Lead Author and now serves in a senior leadership role for the ongoing assessment cycle. 
🌍 Advocacy & Impact
Prof. Klutse is widely recognized for:
• Championing women and youth in STEM, especially encouraging young girls to pursue science careers. 
• Linking scientific research with policy to address environmental challenges in Ghana and across Africa. 
• Transforming environmental governance through her leadership at the EPA, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and community engagement. 
👑 Traditional Honor
She is also a queen mother (Nana Ama Kum I, Mpuntu Hemaa) in the Abura Traditional Area, reflecting her standing and service within her community. 
By: Amaglo Ransford Edem