Mrs Ofori-Yeboah identified the youth as the centre of today’s environmental crisis and must be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed, to protect the environment and promote sustainable development.

She made the call during an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), noting that environmental problems such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, and poor waste management were intensifying, largely due to human activities, and explained that without proper education, the youth might unknowingly contribute to these problems.
She added that enrolling in environmental courses would help them to understand the causes and consequences of environmental degradation, empowering them to become part of the solution.

Mrs Ofori-Yeboah noted that environmental studies went beyond learning about nature, covering subjects such as climate science, conservation, renewable energy, and environmental policy, adding that these areas provided the youth with a broad understanding of how environmental systems functioned and how decisions made at individual, community, and national levels affected the planet.

The environmentalist stressed that youth who studied environmental courses were better positioned to influence positive change, saying that informed young people could advocate for responsible environmental practices, support sustainable policies, and educate others within their communities.

She further identified youth voices as powerful and could shape public attitudes when backed by knowledge and evidence, adding that environmental studies could open pathways into fields such as environmental management, climate research, conservation, sustainable agriculture, and a lot more.
She encouraged young people to view environmental education not only as a civic responsibility but as a viable academic and professional choice and suggested the use of practical learning methods such as field trips, community projects, and environmental clubs, to increase youth interest and participation.

She also urged government agencies, schools, and civil society organisations to invest in youth-centered environmental education programmes.