Here are the areas Ghana must focus on in the fight against climate change

The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, has stated that the country must urgently address several critical areas in its ongoing battle against climate change.

Speaking at the Inter-Ministerial and Agency Technical Working Group in Accra on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, he stressed the importance of implementing Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

These climate actions are designed not only to reduce emissions but also to promote inclusive green growth and strengthen the resilience of infrastructure and essential services.

The NDCs are expected to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but their implementation will require an estimated US$22.6 billion in funding.

Issifu explained that Ghana’s financing strategy is intended to guide resource mobilization, enabling the country to meet its climate mitigation and adaptation targets.

Another priority, he noted, is the establishment of a green taxonomy framework across all sectors.

This framework will help identify which investment options are truly sustainable, ensuring that climate financing is directed toward projects that deliver long-term environmental and economic benefits.

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Issifu urged businesses and citizens alike to take advantage of climate financing opportunities, adding that these resources will help government fund sector-specific projects.

“As we review our climate action, I would like to highlight a few key areas that require our attention: the implementation of Ghana’s NDCs, the adoption of a green taxonomy framework, and the pursuit of our climate prosperity plan. We must also prioritize resilience and adaptation measures, climate finance and resource mobilization, as well as capacity building and public awareness,” he said.

He reminded participants that climate change affects every ministry and sector of the economy, making collaboration essential.

“This group was established to ensure that each ministry pursues its sectoral climate agenda. At the end of the day, every ministry is impacted by the hazards of climate change. Our responsibility is to show relevance and importance to the initiatives we undertake,” Issifu added.

The minister noted that climate change is a collective responsibility, requiring all stakeholders to work together to safeguard Ghana’s future and promote sustainable development.

To strengthen governance and coordination, Issifu announced the creation of a National Climate Change and Sustainability Hub.

This hub will serve as a national platform for innovation, research, and collaboration, linking science, policy, and practice to ensure Ghana’s climate strategies are evidence-based and results-driven.

As part of broader reforms, the government also plans to establish Climate Change and Sustainability Units across all Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and local government structures.

These units will embed climate consciousness into national governance and ensure that every sector contributes meaningfully to Ghana’s climate agenda.

The meeting brought together stakeholders from across all sectors, including financial institutions and the energy sector.

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