Water Quality and Management Specialist
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Jeremiah Asumbere is a Principal Programme Officer and Environmental Quality Specialist at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ghana, where he focuses on freshwater and wastewater quality management, Air quality, Emissions and Noise monitoring. With over a decade of dedicated service within the agency, Jeremiah plays a pivotal role in advancing the EPA's mission of environmental quality monitoring, guideline formulation, and enforcement.
His expertise transcends national boundaries, as evidenced by his key roles as the focal point for Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) for UN-Water and SDG 6.3.1 reporting for UN-Habitat in Ghana. Notably, Jeremiah led a groundbreaking collaboration between UN Habitat and EPA, conducting vital research on wastewater volumes and pollutant loads discharged by industrial and municipal facilities in Ghana, aligning with global SDG indicators.
Currently, Jeremiah serves as a Water Quality Specialist for a World Bank project, where he contributes significantly to regulatory development concerning buffer zones, pollution control, and wastewater management. His leadership in freshwater quality monitoring, particularly in line with SDG 6.3.1 progress and reporting, underscores his expertise in the field.
Jeremiah's academic background includes a Master of Science (MSc) and Postgraduate Diploma (PG) in Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment from the University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. His research focused on Human and Environmental Health Risk Assessment of Pesticides at the Weija Reservoir in Greater Accra. Additionally, he also holds BSc. Chemistry degree from University of Ghana, Legon.
With extensive experience spanning over a decade, Jeremiah has been deeply involved in various environmental monitoring projects, encompassing air, water, soil, and noise quality. He is adept in operating a range of monitoring equipment and has received specialized training from renowned institutions such as the UN Environment, University of Denver, and the World Bank PMEH Programme.
Jeremiah has played instrumental roles in significant initiatives, including the reduction of sulphur levels in fuels and the elimination of lead from Ghana's fuels. His involvement in projects like the Accra Megacities Project and the University of York's air pollution measurement project in Kumasi demonstrates his commitment to addressing environmental challenges at both local and international levels.
Moreover, Jeremiah is actively engaged in mainstreaming climate change into all EPA activities and has contributed significantly to initiatives like the promotion of cleaner buses in Ghana, aligning with global efforts outlined in the Paris Agreement. He advocates for the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology in urban transport systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
In his current role, Jeremiah's responsibilities encompass a wide array of tasks, including air quality and noise monitoring, chemical speciation and analysis, as well as modeling and data analysis for emission inventories. He is dedicated to formulating policies, conducting research, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective environmental management and sustainable development.
Jeremiah Asumbere's unwavering dedication, extensive expertise, and leadership in environmental quality management make him an asset both nationally and internationally, driving positive change for the environment and communities alike.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - 2012 to date
