To raise environmental leaders to promote sustainability in their local communities.
Environmental Leadership Forum
Equipping young people and communities to lead on sustainability and take practical action.
About ELF
The Environmental Leadership Forum (ELF) was founded in 2021 by Edwin K. Bamfo as a youth-led organisation focused on environmental leadership, sustainability education and practical action.
The organisation creates opportunities for young people and communities to understand environmental issues, participate in sustainability initiatives and develop the capacity to contribute to environmental solutions.
Through ELF, Edwin has helped build programmes that have engaged tertiary students and young professionals, developed volunteers, supported community environmental projects and planted thousands of trees.
Mission, Vision and Values
To raise environmental leaders to promote sustainability in their local communities.
To champion a clean, healthy, and diverse environment.
Mission, vision and values as published by the Environmental Leadership Forum at elfghana.org.
Approach
ELF’s work rests on three pillars, Education, Advocacy and Community Service, and the following areas of focus.
Equipping young people and communities with knowledge and understanding of environmental issues.
Creating opportunities for individuals to develop the confidence, responsibility and capacity to lead environmental initiatives.
Encouraging practical participation in environmental projects and community-based activities.
Providing opportunities for young people to contribute to environmental sustainability and climate action.
Working with relevant institutions, communities and collaborators to advance environmental initiatives.
Programmes & Projects
An initiative established and led by Edwin as part of ELF’s environmental work.
A land reclamation project involving the planting of 3,000 seedlings at the Bosomtwe Forest Reserve.
Contributed to the planting of over 4,000 seedlings across the Ashanti Region through ELF and related environmental initiatives.
An environmental education and advocacy campaign reaching over 2,000 students.
Opportunities for individuals to participate in ELF’s activities and initiatives.
Internship opportunities connected to ELF’s work.
Training focused on developing environmental knowledge, leadership capacity and practical participation.
Interactive virtual capacity-building sessions. The October 2026 edition, facilitated by Edwin, explored how leadership across every field can drive environmental action.
Led by Edwin, ELF held its first World Environment Day event on KNUST Campus in 2021.
Impact
students reached through a plastic pollution campaign.
seedlings planted through a land reclamation project at the Bosomtwe Forest Reserve.
seedlings planted across the Ashanti Region through ELF and related environmental initiatives.
Youth & Community
Young people are essential participants in building sustainable communities and responding to environmental challenges.
ELF’s work creates opportunities for young people to learn, volunteer, participate in projects and develop the leadership capacity needed to contribute meaningfully to environmental sustainability.
Events and Gallery
Photographs from ELF events, volunteer activities and community initiatives.
Partnerships
Environmental challenges require informed people, responsible leadership and meaningful participation. ELF works with institutions, communities and collaborators to advance environmental initiatives. Explore opportunities to support, partner with or volunteer with the Forum.