Alfred Ngomanda becomes permanent secretary of Gabon’s National Climate Council
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Infosgabon
Professor Alfred Ngomanda, former director of Gabon’s National Centre for Scientific and Technological Research, has been appointed special adviser and permanent secretary of the National Climate Council. His appointment follows Stephen Mouba’s entry into government and recent appointment to head the council, and is intended to put scientific expertise at the heart of climate policy, reports Infos Gabon.
Professor Alfred Ngomanda has been appointed special adviser and permanent secretary of Gabon’s National Climate Council (CNC), reports Infos Gabon. A specialist in forest ecology, he takes up his post on Monday 19 October 2026.
His appointment comes as Gabon seeks to make better use of its natural resources, including through carbon credits. His role will be to help translate scientific knowledge about ecosystems into public policy decisions and economic benefits, according to Infos Gabon.
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