Ghana’s participation in COP30 has injected fresh momentum into the nation’s climate action agenda, as leaders report progress in transitioning from planning to concrete implementation.
I would say COP30 has given us hope,” said Professor Nana Ama Klutse, Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in an interview with Business Week on the sidelines of the conference. “We are moving from planning to implementation,” she added, noting the pledges and funding commitments Ghana received during the summit.
As part of its strengthened climate architecture, Ghana has launched its national roster for climate expertise and is prioritizing critical areas such as loss and damage, adaptation, and Article 6 mechanisms aimed at reducing global emissions.
We want to reclaim some monies to fix the damages we have had because of climate change,” Klutse stressed, reaffirming Ghana’s resolve to cut emissions while building resilience. The country is showcasing efforts in renewable energy technologies, energy-demand reduction advocacy, and sustainable land-use practices.
A major focus for the EPA is securing financing to restore degraded river bodies and rehabilitate lands affected by illegal mining. “We need significant resources to restore our river systems and provide alternative livelihoods for our people,” Klutse noted.
Ghana is also exploring new technology partnerships to bolster its climate initiatives, including renewable energy solutions and climate-smart agriculture. “Some countries come with pledges, and others bring technology as a replacement or to honour their Article 6 commitments,” she explained.
COP30, the world’s largest climate conference, has convened more than 190 countries in Belém, Brazil, for nearly two weeks of high-stakes negotiations on how to curb dangerous global warming. The summit is widely viewed as a pivotal moment, demanding that nations solidify action plans to avert catastrophic climate impacts. The urgency could not be higher: last year was the hottest ever recorded, capping a decade of extreme heat and climate-driven disasters.
For Ghana, COP30 has delivered a renewed sense of optimism, stronger international partnerships, and a clearer pathway to accelerate climate action. The country remains steadfast in implementing its climate commitments and advancing sustainable development for its people.
Source: Kofi Ahovi, courtesy Jospong Group
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