By Edward Dankwah\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Accra, Jan 9, GNA \u2013 Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to climate leadership on the African continent through strengthened diplomatic coordination and whole-of-government collaboration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
This followed a working visit by Mr.\u00a0Issifu\u00a0Seidu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability to Mr. Samuel\u00a0Okudzeto\u00a0Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The engagement formed part of a broader strategy by the newly established Office to align national institutions, international missions, and development partners behind Ghana\u2019s climate resilience and sustainability agenda.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
During the meeting, Mr. Seidu presented the vision, mandate, and emerging priorities of his office, stressing that effective climate action required stronger inter-sectoral coordination, international engagement, and strategic partnerships.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
He outlined key steps already taken to\u00a0operationalise\u00a0the government\u2019s climate agenda, including the establishment of an Inter-Ministerial and Agency Technical Working Group bringing together ministries, state agencies, civil society\u00a0organisations, and the private sector to\u00a0harmonise\u00a0climate interventions across sectors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
He also\u00a0disclosed\u00a0plans to set up a National Climate and Sustainability Hub to\u00a0centralise\u00a0climate data, research, financing mechanisms, and capacity-building initiatives, as well as proposals to\u00a0institutionalise\u00a0Climate Change and Sustainability Units across public agencies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Seidu underscored the importance of\u00a0leveraging\u00a0Ghana\u2019s diplomatic missions and embassies to advance the country\u2019s climate interests, attract investment, and unlock international financing opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
He highlighted carbon credit markets as emerging revenue streams for Ghana, calling for debt relief initiatives for African countries disproportionately affected by climate change but constrained by high external debt burdens.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFlexible financing arrangements and debt forgiveness will create fiscal space to scale up climate adaptation and mitigation\u00a0programmes, with long-term economic and environmental benefits,\u201d he added.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr.\u00a0Ablakwa\u00a0commended Mr.\u00a0Issifu\u2019s\u00a0leadership and welcomed the President\u2019s decision to\u00a0establish\u00a0the Office of the Minister of State in charge of Climate Change and Sustainability.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
He\u00a0observed\u00a0that Ghana\u2019s proactive approach to climate issues had enhanced its standing within the international community and pledged the full support of his Ministry in advancing the office\u2019s mandate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
He assured of technical and capacity support to strengthen Ghana\u2019s representation in global climate negotiations and diplomatic platforms, noting that Hon.\u00a0Issifu\u2019s\u00a0appointment to the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) further elevated Ghana\u2019s credibility in global climate diplomacy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Both ministers agreed on a structured roadmap to\u00a0leverage\u00a0Ghana\u2019s diplomatic missions to advance climate advocacy, financing, and partnerships.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Priority areas\u00a0identified\u00a0included climate diplomacy and representation at global forums such as the UNFCCC and COP meetings, and\u00a0mobilisation\u00a0of climate finance and technology.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The others were capacity-building through knowledge exchange with universities and diaspora networks, promotion of green investment opportunities, and support for carbon markets and Article 6 cooperation under the Paris Agreement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The strengthened collaboration is expected to boost climate financing inflows, enhance Ghana\u2019s preparedness for major global climate engagements, and promote coherent national positions in international climate governance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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