The Ghanaian government is urgently seeking $15 billion in international aid to combat the worsening climate crisis, as revealed by Dr. Antwi Boasiako Amoah, Director of Climate Vulnerability and Adaptation at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The funds are intended to support critical climate adaptation initiatives, particularly in the northern regions, where increasingly unpredictable weather has caused devastating crop losses and disrupted the livelihoods of many farmers.
Speaking with Adom News’ Akwasi Nsiah, who is reporting from the ongoing UN Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan, Dr. Boasiako Amoah highlighted the severe impact climate change is having on Ghana.
“Climate change is altering the patterns of rainfall, causing higher temperatures, and increasing the frequency of droughts. It’s a crisis that is already here and impacting our communities,” he said.
He stressed that Ghana has until 2030 to secure this essential funding, without which the country risks even greater environmental and economic hardship.
“Agriculture, which is the backbone of our economy, is being hit hard. Farmers, especially in the north, are struggling to survive as prolonged droughts destroy their crops and force them to abandon their land,” he explained.
Minister of Communications and Digitalisation Ursula Owusu-Ekuful also spoke on the need for a unified approach in combating climate change, underscoring the importance of collaboration across government agencies and public engagement.
“Tackling climate change is not a task for a single ministry or agency. It requires all hands on deck. We need every Ghanaian to understand the urgency of the situation and work together,” she urged.
Mrs Owusu-Ekuful further highlighted the role of education in building climate resilience. “Raising awareness about climate change across all sectors and age groups is crucial. People need to know how their actions affect the environment and what they can do to help,” she added.
Ghana’s urgent call for international assistance reflects the growing recognition of climate change as a crisis that threatens not only the environment but also the nation’s economic stability and food security.
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