Kumasi, Ghana – May 9, 2025 – Dr. Samuel Dotse, Founder and CEO of the HATOF Foundation, has
been awarded the prestigious Millennium Excellence Award for Climate Change Excellence at a
grand ceremony held at the Manhyia Palace, the seat of Asantehene in Kumasi.
Conferred by the Millennium Excellence Foundation under the auspices of its Life Patron, His
Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, the award recognises Dr. Dotse’s
outstanding contributions to sustainable development, environmental conservation, and climate
action.
Selected as the Laureate of Distinction from among 49 high-profile nominees——including leading
figures from government, academia, private sector, and civil society—Dr. Dotse stood out for his
exceptional leadership in climate change advocacy.
In a citation read in his honour, the Foundation praised Dr. Dotse’s work, stating:
“We are proud to celebrate your advocacy for biodiversity conservation, capacity building for climate
change action, climate finance mobilization, policy influence and research. Your efforts reinforce your
commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development in Ghana and
beyond.”
The citation further reads, “This award is a testament of our collective appreciation, and a reminder
that the similitude of positive impact is like that of a bright glowing lamp in the depth of darkness; it
serves its immediate surrounding whilst giving hope and direction to many across the entire horizon.”
It concluded with a quote from Nelson Mandela: “Your profound impact will be forever immortalized
by the giant footprint of your exemplary life. As H.E. Nelson Mandela once said, ‘The greatest glory
in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. And in the end, it’s not the years in
your life that count, it’s the life in your years.’”
At a grand dinner later that evening, His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II personally
conferred Gold Medals of special recognition on Dr. Dotse and other awardees, further celebrating
their achievements and outstanding contributions in their fields.
About Dr. Samuel Dotse
Dr. Samuel Dotse is a distinguished climate expert, environmentalist, and diplomat with over two
decades of experience in climate policy worldwide.
As Founder and CEO of HATOF Foundation, he has championed initiatives that secured over $150
million grants in climate finance for Ghana, addressing urgent environmental challenges.
An influential figure on the global stage, Dr. Dotse is an accredited observer to the UN Framework
Convention on Climate Change, serves as Africa’s Special Envoy on Climate Change for the
International Society of Diplomats, and sits on the Climate Investment Funds’ Stakeholder Advisory
Network on Climate Finance Board in Washington, D.C., and the Green Climate Fund’s National
Designated Authority Technical Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Finance in Ghana.
His past leadership within the African Union ECOSOCC has strengthened regional and global
diplomatic engagement and bridged grassroots action to address climate change.
From Ghana to the global arena, Dr. Samuel Dotse continues to drive collaboration and sustainable
solutions for a better planet.
About the Millennium Excellence Awards
The Millennium Excellence Awards is a prestigious ceremony held every five years to celebrate
excellence and outstanding personalities across various sectors.
Held every five years since 2000, the Millennium Excellence Awards celebrate individuals and
institutions demonstrating leadership and impact. Over the years, the awards have recognized over
100 honorees for exceptional achievements and service to society, with this year’s ceremony marking
the fifth edition.
The evening was a celebration of excellence, with distinguished guests, dignitaries, and past awardees
gracing the occasion.
